Account Executive
About Us
Growing is in our nature. 50 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce.
Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint.
The Role
This junior-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in the fresh produce industry, supporting the wider Non-Retail Commercial Team at Barfoots. Working with some of the UK’s leading foodservice and wholesale customers, you’ll gain valuable insight into the commercial operations of a fast-paced, dynamic sector.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident of liaising at all levels both internally and externally. The role also involves monitoring sales and inventory data to help spot opportunities, resolve challenges, and contribute to strong, service-led customer relationships. Candidates will have a proactive approach, capable of prioritising workload and working effectively as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Commercial Manager with daily customer activity
- Maintaining and updating internal systems and customer portals
- Assisting with product setup and coordination across teams
- Helping prepare reports and presentations
- Monitoring customer stock levels and supply issues
- Spotting commercial opportunities and flagging insights
- Liaising with Finance to help resolve invoice or payment queries
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Previous Admin, FMCG or Food/Produce experience desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Analytical capability
- Commercial awareness
- Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills, both internal and external
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Applications
- Full UK driving Licence
Benefits:
- Investors in People - Silver Award status.
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee assistance program
- Development opportunities
- Discounted leisure membership
- Discounted vegetable box scheme
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications.
- Rapidly growing company
- Committed to Sustainability
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