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Commercial Graduate Scheme 2015 - FMCG/Food

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
England
Salary
£24500 - £25500 per annum
Closing date
21 Oct 2014

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Other Job Function, Sales

Job Details



Innovative private label global chilled food manufacturer seeks sales / marketing graduates looking to fast track their career to site Commercial Manager level. You will gain responsibility for managing multiple retailer accounts.

A Commercial role will have you working with New Product Development, Production, Purchasing and many other departments internally, as well as liaising externally with our customers, the major retailers; M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco etc.

You will need to be numerate, analytical and PC savvy, be confident speaking to customers, and have a desire to continue learning and developing your skills. A passion for food is also a must.

Duration: 2 years

Training: In addition to extensive on the job training, coaching and mentoring , a programme of courses covering key commercial competencies and management skills, these include:-
  • Finance for non-Financial Managers
  • Presentation Skills
  • Business case scenario
  • Management & Leadership
  • A day with a Grower
  • A day with Development Chefs


Two 12 month work placements doing a real job with real responsibility, different roles and within different businesses. Placements are arranged so as to give as broad an exposure as possible to different products, processes and customers. You will start as an Account Executive acting as support/cover for the Commercial Managers/Category Managers in the day to day running of the retailer accounts on routine account management issues and product launches. You will carry out promotional and performance analysis and communicate internally. After two years you should move into your first permanent role which will be as an Account Manager (major retailer accounts) and we would then expect you to continue your career development with the potential to reach a full Commercial Manager role within 5years.

You must have 280 ucas points and be expecting, or will have attained, a Business, Marketing, Economics or food related degree, and ideally have one years' experience within a Marketing or Sales based role ideally in the food industry.

Bakkavor is a global chilled food producer, supplying retailers and foodservice clients around the world with freshly prepared, highly innovative food products that we as consumers enjoy tasting every day. Operating in an extremely fast paced, challenging environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make commercial decisions worth millions of pounds. With over fifty factories around the world there is plenty of opportunity for driven graduates to progress to a site commercial manager level within a number of years.

Don't leave it to late, apply today, we will be running the assessment centre in November so shortlisting will take place in October.

Ref NCM11316 By Nicole Moloney

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Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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