JOB TITLE: Commercial Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Commercial Manager
LOCATION: Mission Produce UK LTD, Dartford, Kent (on-site)
Job Summary
The Commercial Coordinator will support the Commercial Manager & Commercial Director in delivering high-quality service to customers and executing commercial strategies. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills who is eager to grow within a fast-paced produce industry environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing customer presentations, reports, and sales data analysis.
- Support demand forecasting and inventory tracking processes.
- Help coordinate tenders, pricing reviews, and customer communications.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, pricing agreements, and KPIs.
- Liaise with internal departments (e.g., logistics, finance, sourcing) to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor competitor activity and compile market insights for the commercial team.
- Assist with NPD initiatives, including packaging research and sustainability tracking.
- Provide administrative support for trade shows, customer visits, and internal meetings.
- Help manage CRM systems and ensure data integrity (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
- Support branding and marketing activities in line with company guidelines.
- Analyse & interpret market data with actions & recommendations.
- Communicate with customers about orders & delivery schedules.
Health & Safety
- Ensure that any remedial actions that are beyond your scope of authorization are brought to the attention of their immediate Line Manager
- Maintain safety discipline within their area of work and ensure Health & Safety procedures are complied with.
- Co-operate with managers and supervisors on all Health & Safety matters.
- Not interfere with anything provided to safeguard the health & safety of themselves or others.
- Take reasonable care of their Health and Safety and others.
- Report all Health and Safety concerns, unsafe situations, or unsafe practices immediately to an appropriate person.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in a commercial, sales support, or administrative role would be preferable, but suitable equivalent qualifications/skills will also be considered.
- Willingness to learn and develop within the produce industry.