Meat Trader

Our client, Foyle Meats is part of the Foyle Food group of Companies. Currently they require an individual to undertake the role of Meat Trader. The successful candidate will be based at Foyle Meats although the job will involve travel between sites and may require travel abroad.

This is an opportunity to join an expanding, leading edge red meat processing Company, to undertake meat trade sales for beef and lamb products at this established site.

To be considered for the position of Meat Trader you must have the following experience…

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years sales experience within the red meat sector
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of key contacts within the red meat sector in UK, Ireland and EU
• Use of a vehicle and have a clean driving licence
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Vision and determination to identify and develop new opportunities for red meat products

The above criteria may be expanded to facilitate shortlisting.

• To trade beef and lamb products within the parameters set out by the Operational Board
• Manage stock rotation of beef and lamb products
• Ensure orders are fulfilled to meet with customers expectations
• Ensure prompt payment of debts according to payment terms
• To establish new customer contacts, research new / alternative market opportunities within the UK, Ireland and Europe / World
• Develop regular weekly and monthly reports on key accounts, stock levels and new customer research
• Liaise with logistics to plan deliveries and to ensure delivery times are adhered to

Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Driven:

The position will require you to strive to exceed the needs of internal and external customers by producing and developing quality products, services and information. You will trade beef and Lamb products within the agreed FFG credit insurance protocol and you will be responsible for the full collection of your customer debt’s due to Foyle Meats.

Initiative and Drive for Results:

You will seek to consistently met or exceed agreed targets and goals. You should be capable of analysing problems, plan to overcome obstacles and recognise and communicate opportunities quickly and decisively to the General Manager.

Analytical Thinking:

You will take an analytical approach to problems. You will seek to identify problems and identify their underlying causes. You will seek to identify trends in data and attempt to predict the likelihood and effect of associated consequences or events.

Creativity:

You will have an ability to understand the “big picture” within our industry and will use this knowledge to translate ideas into proposed, workable solutions. You will be required to investigate the application of proven processing methods to help solve current related problems.

Communication:

You will be required to organise and express your thoughts clearly and concisely, in both a written and verbal format, in order to impact others. You will be required to expresses ideas in such a way that can influence and build commitment from others, even when such ideas may be unfamiliar or unpopular. You will seek to understand others and listen to others effectively.

Team Leadership:

You will able to establish a compelling vision for the future of the business, communicate in ways that generate energy and enthusiasm to achieve that vision. Lead by example and promote team effectiveness giving clear direction and clarity of expectations.

Developing People:

You will foster the development and learning of others. Consistently coaching and providing performance feedback. Both participate in and support training initiatives to develop individual capability and drive the business forward.

Maturity:

You will be required to make realistic and objective assessments of self, others and situations in order to make effective business decisions on this basis. Keeping cool under pressure understanding your own strengths and the strengths of the team, bouncing back from setbacks and failures.

Respect for People:

To believe in the capabilities of people and enable them to contribute to their full potential, be supportive, fair and sensitive to their needs and concerns. Encourage and support staff, recognise and appreciate others work – take commitments seriously.

Relationship Building:

Be able to network effectively with all levels of the organisation, including internal and external customers to get the best results. Get involved in relevant networks inside and outside the workplace, develop respectful working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

External representation:

At all times, you will be required to represent Foyle Meats / Foyle Food Group in a professional manner and to uphold the values of Foyle Meats / Foyle Food Group when liaising with relevant stakeholders, customers and external statutory bodies.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 19^th Feb 2010