Fish Buyer/salesperson

**Role**: Fish Buyer/Sales person

**Reporting to**: Head of Fish/Meat Sales

**Direct reports**: None

**Hours**: 40 hours per week, - Monday - Friday

**Place of work**: Goosemoor Foodservice - Marsh Barton Farm, Exeter

**About Us**

Having been a family-run business since 1957, we have, and continue to experience rapid growth, this means that we are in a privileged position to cope with any supply requirements, but maintain the caring roots of a small, family business for every customer and staff member. As a forward-thinking company, we are continuously looking at ways in which we can improve and remain an employer of choice in the area. Located in the countryside just outside Exeter, we are a friendly bunch of passionate people, all working for the same cause. We also have free parking and offer a 10% discount on all our products. We are also on the bus route from Topsham.

**Purpose of the role**

We are looking for an experienced, and motivated Fishmonger/Fish salesperson to join our successful and growing sales department.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Operate as point of contact for assigned customers

Liaise with assigned customers about requirements across all relevant product ranges

Analyse customer buying patterns and predict future trends

Review and manage plans for stock levels

Keep up to date with trends and react to changes in demand and logistics

Build strong working relationships with suppliers

Source new suppliers for future projects

Confidently negotiate prices and terms of contracts

Participate in and support business promotions

Obtain feedback from customers

**Skills, experience and behaviours**

Experience within a similar role is desirable but not essential

Strong influencing skills and ability to quickly build trust and confidence

Negotiation skills and the ability to network well

Good time management and ability to work in an organised way

Attention to detail

Openness and honesty

Willingness to work as part of a great team

Drive and determination

Good level of commercial awareness

Great knowledge of the fish industry

Salary is competitive and based on experience plus bonus scheme