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JOB PURPOSE As Buying Manager – Pantry, you will lead the development, performance, and integrity of our Pantry category: a curated collection of branded and unbranded products made by trusted partners who share our values. Working closely with Creative Studio, Operations, Finance, and our supplier community, you will balance craft, commerciality, and sustainability — ensuring every product earns its place on our shelves and delights our customers. ABOUT THE JOB Category Ownership & Commercial Performance • Own the Pantry category end-to-end, delivering strong commercial results while protecting quality and craft., • Drive performance against budget by identifying opportunities to remove costs where they do not add value., • Use data and insight to evaluate range performance, customer relevance, and space optimisation., • Maintain a strong understanding of competitor and market dynamics to inform strategy. Supplier Partnerships & Craft Community • Own and nurture the GAIL’s Craft Community for Pantry suppliers, acting as a trusted partner and ambassador for GAIL’s., • Build long-term relationships with both established and emerging suppliers, ensuring alignment with our values and standards., • Lead supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing performance review., • Protect the integrity of our partnerships while delivering commercial growth. Range Development & Innovation • Proactively seek out exciting new partners and products that align with the creative vision for the Pantry., • Work closely with Creative Studio, NPD and Technical teams to deliver new and seasonal ranges., • Own the buying input into the Innovation Stage Gate process, ensuring on-time and high-quality launches., • Collaboration & Ways of Working, • Partner closely with Operations and Creative Studio to deliver the Pantry vision in a way that works operationally in our bakeries., • Engage Finance and Data & Insight teams to provide fact-based recommendations on range evolution and performance improvement., • Ensure merchandising space is used effectively to maximise customer relevance and commercial return. ARE YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT • You’ll thrive in this role if you are:, • An experienced Buying Manager (or equivalent) with a strong track record of delivering results., • Commercially astute, with proven negotiation skills (including GAP-style approaches)., • Experienced in building and nurturing small supplier and partner relationships., • A confident and credible communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels., • Strategic and organised, with experience creating and delivering plans and forecasts., • Values-led and passionate about sustainability, ethical sourcing and improving the food system., • Someone who makes things happen and is excited by our ambition to be one of the best bakeries in the world. BENEFITS BAKED IN • Fresh bread daily to take home and share., • 50% discount at GAIL’s and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets., • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays., • Pension scheme., • Discounts and savings from high-street retailers and restaurants., • 24-hour GP service., • Cycle to work scheme.

As Coffee Category & Commercial Manager, you will translate our strategic vision into a scalable and commercially robust made to order beverages range across our bakeries leading pricing, forecasting, market insights, category economics, and long-term planning of key levers to enable sales growth. This role is highly collaborative, ensuring that strategic supplier decisions, innovation, and operational design are shaped with the right stakeholders ensuring our made drinks proposition delivers exceptional customer experience, sustainable sales growth, and strong profitability at scale. ABOUT THE ROLE Scaling Quality with Commercial Impact GAIL’s mission is to scale quality and craft, with impact. To support business goals, this role delivers coffee and made-to-order beverage sales, customer experience, and profitability targets through strong category fundamentals and disciplined execution. • Translate coffee vision into clear, commercially viable category plans that scale across every bakery., • Balance quality, craft, operational reality, and commercial return in all category decisions, setting out clear commercial briefs that will maximise impact of each season., • Act as a custodian of category integrity, ensuring growth never compromises quality mission and customer promise while enabling cross-functional high performance. Category Commercial Ownership • Own the commercial framework for the coffee category, including pricing, range and margin., • Lead category forecasting, volume planning, and modelling, working closely with the finance, procurement and supply chain teams, • Apply deep understanding of range complexity, customer behaviour, and market trends to generate actionable commercial insights and plans., • Translate strategic objectives into executable commercial plans that bakery teams can deliver consistently., • Track and analyse category performance across sales, margin, mix, waste, and equipment utilisation., • Use market, customer, and competitor insight to shape recommendations and prioritise action., • Lead post-launch reviews and continuous optimisation, ensuring learning is embedded as the business grows., • Role model how quality-led, commercially sound decisions drive customer satisfaction and long-term sales growth., • Partner with marketing to ensure promotional opportunities and messaging are leveraged to deliver sales performance. Enabling Growth through key commercial levers and supplier relationships • Own the coffee equipment strategy as a core commercial and operational lever, in alignment with agreed strategic goals and vision., • Lead commercial and performance management of category suppliers, including bar equipment., • Define equipment standards and future roadmaps that support quality, speed of service, labour efficiency, and innovation., • Lead specialist equipment evaluations and recommendations and lead process to secure stakeholder agreement., • Build and own capex business cases, including ROI., • Partner with the Coffee Operations Manager to ensure that equipment range and bar lay-out seamlessly integrates with agreed operational flow and growth aspirations., • Partner with Procurement and Property teams to enable best quality, service and price., • Work with Coffee Product Development Manager to identify and introduce partners who can support our long term growth and innovation goals. ARE YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT • Commercially strong and with good financial literacy, with a hands-on approach to pricing, market reviews, and performance analysis., • Highly collaborative, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver shared goals., • Skilled at navigating governance and sign-off processes while maintaining momentum and clarity of intent., • Brings teams together to move complex projects forward without losing sight of the original vision., • Articulate and confident communicator, able to influence and inspire at all levels., • High attention to detail with the ability to zoom out to broader commercial and strategic objectives., • Strong sense of ownership and pride in delivering work to a high standard., • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, able to land insights and recommendations clearly., • A genuine love for coffee, using it as a foundation to inspire teams and elevate standards across the business. BENEFITS BAKED IN • Free food and drink when working, • 50% off food and drink when not working, • 25 days holiday + Bank holiday, • Buying & selling holiday scheme, • long service holiday, • Pension Scheme, • Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants, • 24 hour GP service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s

Digital Platforms Manager is required by my well known and respected client who are a household name within the food, hospitality & retail sector. They are looking for a creative candidate who can manage their digital platforms with a focus on developing their YouTube & Video Channels coupled with their expanding Podcast and Audio Channels whilst also keeping their well established Website and SEO activities at the forefront of their sector. They work a hybrid model with 1-2 days onsite in their London HQ and offer excellent flexible benefits in a creative, friendly and supportive company culture. Your responsibilities will include: YouTube & Video Channel Management Own the strategic management of the clients YouTube channels through Fremantle, ensuring content is optimised for discovery, retention and growth. Work closely with The Head of Publishing, The Head of Social Media and production teams to shape video formats that perform across long-form, short-form and evergreen content. Analyse performance data to identify new and emerging channels, formats and series experiencing rapid growth, and scale them effectively. Optimise metadata, thumbnails, publishing cadence and playlists to maximise reach, watch time and revenue. Collaborate with ad-tech partners to maximise video monetisation while maintaining a high-quality user experience. Podcasts & Audio Revenue Support the development and optimisation of the clients podcast content across platforms Work with commercial and ad-tech partners to grow podcast advertising and sponsorship revenue. Monitor listener growth, completion rates and discoverability, using insights to inform future content and commissioning decisions. Identify opportunities to repurpose audio content across CRM, web and video platforms to maximise reach and ROI. Website Management & UX Originate, manage and deliver content across the clients website, driving a best-in-class customer experience through continuous UX improvements. Act as the product owner for site developments, working closely with developers to brief, test, and implement new features. Execute digital campaigns for key business initiatives, optimising the site and channels for major calendar moments (eg Christmas, Easter). Build and maintain websites for the franchisees, providing CMS training and governance for international partners. Build exciting brand partnerships across platforms to give value. SEO, Discovery & Performance Lead the SEO strategy using tools such as SEMRush to identify growth opportunities and increase ad revenue across written, video and evergreen content. Monitor site health and stay ahead of Google algorithm changes, proactively adjusting strategy to protect traffic and revenue. Identify emerging search, video and content trends, spotting fast-growing formats, themes and channels Regularly report on search performance, website health, audience behaviour and CRM metrics to the wider business. Manage and drive user reviews to boost SEO authority, trust and engagement. Content & CRM Own the content calendar across website, video and CRM, ensuring alignment with brand objectives, seasonality and emerging trends. Manage the CRM platform end-to-end, including building, deploying and optimising email campaigns on Oversee digital updates for Awards, ensuring social purpose is clearly reflected and discoverable. Stakeholder, Revenue & Governance Work cross-functionally to ensure a cohesive brand experience across all digital touchpoints. Partner with our ad-tech company to maximise online revenue through video, display and audio advertising, using AI and machine learning where appropriate. Work closely with the Brand Director and Data Protection Officer to ensure all digital, video and CRM activity is fully GDPR-compliant. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices, including strong technical SEO expertise. Proven experience managing high-traffic websites and content-led YouTube or video channels. Strong understanding of digital advertising, including video and podcast monetisation. High proficiency in CMS platforms, SEO tools and performance analytics. Knowledge of Klaviyo A strong grasp of data protection laws and GDPR. The ability to turn performance data into clear, actionable content and channel strategies. A meticulous eye for detail across copy, design and functionality. A genuine passion for the digital landscape, with curiosity for emerging platforms, creators and fast-growing content formats. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well positioned company and brand, please send your CV in the first instance and if relevant you will be contacted with full role and company information. We are passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, and are committed to working with clients who share our outlook. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, identity, sexuality, and disability. We strive to create inclusive cultures where diversity is seen as real value for the company. Our mission is for everyone to feel empowered to be their true authentic selves at work.

As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will assist the Head Chef in overseeing daily operations, supervising kitchen personnel, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and presentation. Support the training and development of junior kitchen team members, fostering a positive and product

Investigate food science developments, new ingredients, and alternative production methods. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and improving products, supporting trials and scale-up activities, and ensuring all work complies with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirem

A leading food service company is hiring a Senior Food Developer in Westminster, UK. This role requires managing product development from concept to launch, focusing on food trends while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Peristaltic Pumps Sales Specialist | Birmingham (UK-wide) Up to £55,000 basic salary + excellent benefits Field-based role can be based anywhere in the UK Overview Are you an experienced technical sales professional with a background in pumps, fluid handling, process engineering, or related sectors? Were looking for a Peristaltic Pumps Sales Specialist to join a market-leading manufacturer renowned for its high-performance peristaltic pump range. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a respected brand that invests heavily in innovation, product development, and the long-term success of its people. The Company A highly successful engineering business specialising in advanced pumping technology. Industry-leading product range with a strong reputation for reliability and performance Excellent training, development, and long-term career prospects Supportive culture many employees have stayed with the business for 10+ years Continuous reinvestment into R&D, tooling, and customer support infrastructure Accredited to ISO 9001 and other major industry quality and safety standards The Role Promote and sell the companys complete range of peristaltic pumps to new and existing customers Field-based role with national coverage, visiting customer sites across the UK Build strong relationships with clients in sectors including water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, and manufacturing Provide technical guidance, product demonstrations, and application support Full product training, technical backup, and sales support provided About You Proven sales track record in pumps, fluid handling equipment, dosing systems, or related process engineering sectors Strong technical knowledge of peristaltic pumps, including applications, performance characteristics, hose/tube selection, and typical operating environments Ideally, direct sales experience with peristaltic pumps or associated pumping technologies Comfortable providing technical support, conducting demonstrations, and advising customers on suitable pump solutions Confident managing a field-based role with regular UK travel Ambitious, motivated, and customer-focused Ideally based near Birmingham, but applications welcomed from anywhere in the UK Whats On Offer Up to £55,000 basic salary (depending on experience) Excellent benefits package including company car or car allowance, private healthcare, pension, and all required technology Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development The opportunity to represent a premium product range with strong market demand How To Apply For an immediate interview, click Apply Now . JS Selection is a specialist recruitment agency for the environmental, water treatment, process engineering, and industrial sectors. We recruit for roles including sales engineers, service engineers, account managers, business development managers, and engineering specialists. Due to high application volumes, if you havent heard from us within one week, please assume your application has not been successful. Your details will be retained for future opportunities matching your experience. TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Product (Commercial) Food Manufacturing Were looking for a commercially minded Head of Product to lead product strategy, performance, and range development across a growing food manufacturing business. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for product lifecycle management, pricing and promotions, and customer-led innovation to drive profitable growth. The Role Youll own the end-to-end product agenda, translating consumer insight and commercial strategy into compelling product ranges that perform across retail, wholesale, and online channels. Working closely with Commercial, Operations, NPD, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance, youll ensure products are competitively positioned, efficiently delivered, and consistently optimised. Key Responsibilities Lead product and range strategy aligned to commercial and profitability targets Own product lifecycle management, including launches, optimisation, and rationalisation Set pricing and promotional strategies in partnership with commercial teams Monitor product performance, margins, and KPIs, driving continuous improvement Identify new product and market opportunities, including support on bids and tenders Lead, mentor, and develop the product team About You Senior-level experience in product, category, or commercial management within food manufacturing or food retail Strong commercial and financial acumen Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Insight-led, data-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment Package Competitive salary Car allowance 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays TPBN1_UKTJ

Procurement Manager (Non-Food Categories) – 12 Month FTC – Leading Foodservice Business - £40K + Benefits My client is a leading foodservice business with a fantastic reputation operating across various sectors. They are currently looking for a Procurement Manager join their team. The successful Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies for their non-food disposable and consumable categories, ensuring non-food procurement activities support business objectives, achieve best value, and align with sustainability goals. Working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and finance teams, you'll play a key role in driving cost efficiency, product innovation, and supplier performance. This 12 Month Fixed Term Contract is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Manger or Procurement Manger to join a brilliant business who can offer great exposure and working environment for career development. Responsibilities include: Develop and implement strategies for non-food disposable and consumable categories. Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms and service. Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance to drive cost savings and efficiency. Work closely with internal teams such as Operations, Logistics, and Marketing to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. Monitor market trends and industry developments to ensure competitive pricing and quality. Ensure compliance with sustainability goals and health and safety regulations in procurement. Prepare and manage budgets for non-food-related purchases. Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to streamline operations and reduce costs. The Ideal Procurement Manager Candidate: Experience in procurement, ideally within food service, hospitality, or FMCG sectors. Strong category management experience in non-food areas such as packaging, hygiene, or equipment. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Commercially astute, analytical, and results driven. Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Passionate about sustainability and supplier partnerships. If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / TPBN1_UKTJ

Position Title: Category Manager, Category Strategy & Own Label Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 40337 Category Manager - Category Strategy & Own Label. About McCain. At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! Why join the McCain family. Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life. Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success. Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business. About the role. In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. The Category Manager - Category Strategy & Own Label is a pivotal executional role, bringing category growth strategies to life across Retail and Foodservice channels. This role plays a key part in translating strategic direction into practical, customer- and consumer-led initiatives that accelerate growth for McCain. Working in close partnership with the Senior Category Manager and environment specialists, you'll tailor category strategies and activation plans to the specific needs of each channel and customer environment. You'll leverage robust data and insight to design, deliver and track initiatives that strengthen the commercial performance of McCain's Own Label portfolio. You'll also support the growth of McCain Group's Own Label business in the UK, collaborating closely with UK and European commercial teams to develop locally relevant, consumer- and operator-led propositions. These propositions will align to both category and customer strategies, helping to deliver McCain's growth ambitions across Retail and Foodservice. As a key point of contact for assigned customers, you'll build best-in-class engagement, clearly articulate the value of McCain's category propositions, and deliver data-led recommendations that create shared value for both McCain and its customers. Leadership Principles. Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organisation. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles. We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success. We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success. We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together. We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain. Accountabilities. Insight Development & Category Foresight Proactively analyse, synthesise and communicate insights from a broad range of data sources, including market, shopper, loyalty, panel, customer and operator data. Combine global trade flow, share and capacity data with local quantitative and qualitative insight to deliver robust competitor monitoring and performance reporting. Translate insight into clear foresight on trends, opportunities and risks-informing recommendations that drive growth for both customers and McCain. Deliver Customer Category Growth Plans Execute category growth strategies in partnership with the Senior Category Manager and the wider Category Growth team. Work closely with environment and channel specialists to tailor initiatives for maximum impact across both Retail and Foodservice. Enable Marketing, Innovation & Digital Effectiveness Support the development of new product, range and activation concepts that grow the Own Label portfolio, ensuring shared value for McCain, customers, consumers and operators. Contribute to the deployment and continual improvement of selling tools, using data and digital capability to increase customer engagement and effectiveness. Lead Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted partner to key Retail and Foodservice customers, leveraging category expertise, the 3Cs framework and customer communication plans to build strong, value-added relationships. Collaborate with UK and European commercial and innovation teams to develop compelling, insight-led Own Label proposals for customer meetings, range reviews and new business development. Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations through category reviews, assortment optimisation, new product proposals and thought leadership initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams and with external analytics and data partners. Apply Advanced Data & Analytical Capability Confidently query, interpret and translate complex data into actionable commercial recommendations. Leverage market research, loyalty card data, shopper panels and operator insights to inform category decisions. Bring curiosity and pace by exploring emerging technologies-such as AI-enabled tools-to improve accuracy, speed and impact of insight. Qualifications: 3-5 years' experience in category management, insight, commercial support or product development within FMCG/CPG, ideally with exposure to Retail and/or Foodservice environments. A strong track record of turning consumer and market insight into action , with the ability to develop clear, commercially relevant recommendations. Advanced analytical capability , with hands-on experience using key data sources and tools, including: Retail: Kantar, Circana (formerly IRI/Nielsen), dunnhumby Foodservice: Lumina Intelligence, Circana CREST Additional tools: PowerBI, SAP BI, Excel and CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce) Proven ability to query, interpret and synthesise complex data , translating insight into practical business and customer outcomes. Strong communication and collaboration skills , with the confidence to build effective relationships across internal teams and with external partners. A working knowledge of commercial frameworks across both Own Label and Branded propositions. Location. Being in the office every single day is a thing of the past. Here at McCain, we champion hybrid working. This means we don't have a set expectation of exactly when you need to be in the office - however we do encourage our full-time, office-based people to connect in person with others for around half of their working time as that's the best way for us to build and maintain our connections. Our head office (Customer Experience Centre) is on the outskirts of Scarborough - 1.5 hours away from Leeds City Centre, and about an hour from York. We have lots of colleagues who travel to and from our Experience Centre (even if it is just for a good coffee!) and because hybrid really does mean hybrid at McCain, they get the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues when they're in the office, and balance that with working from home to ensure they get a good life-work balance. The benefits of working for McCain. Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in 'chips'. For working hard, you'll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including: A generous Car Allowance An achievable yearly bonus based on personal performance. An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year Optional health cash plan Cycle to work scheme 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5-year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out. The McCain experience (standard across all job postings). We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually-your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together. #LI-OW1 McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Sales Division: GB Commercial Foodservice Department: Category Strategy Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds || GB - United Kingdom : England : York Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd TPBN1_UKTJ

Business Development Manager Butchery to Foodservice Basic 45K-50K (OTE 58K) Electric company car, laptop and company benefits LOCATION : London Specialist London Catering butchery sales position THE COMPANY : We are a well established Fine Foods wholesaler with a strong reputation in Foodservice for many years. With a Nationwide presence we have an excellent product portfolio across chilled, frozen and ambient ranges focusing on the needs of fine dining establishments. Our product range is of the highest quality with the most premium products across all categories being sourced from all over the world. The Hotel, restaurant and gastro pub sectors are key areas for us, although we service high end customers across all foodservice sectors. We are proud to count some of the most highest profile fine dining establishments as our customers, and have ambitious plans for further growth across the UK. Our butchery division works with the highest quality of Butchery produce and we are seeking to add to the team with someone who is a specialist in catering butchery sales. THE ROLE: This position involves responsibility for developing our butchery category across the London area. You will manage and develop relationships with Fine dining establishments predominantly Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, leisure and private members clubs. Your contact level will be at Exec Chef and owner level and involve detailed food costing and menu planning. Due to the specialist nature of this sector, not only will you be introducing our established range to these customers, but often you will also be working closely with our purchasing team to source specific products globally. You will be targeted on overall growth of the area and the role is attached to a strong bonus structure. THE APPLICANT. We are open to speaking to candidates from a Catering butchery sales background with experience of the London area. Candidates must have a proven track record in Field Sales with Foodservice wholesale Candidates with experience in sales to fine dining establishments will be of particular interest. Candidates must have experience in catering butchery. Candidates must be passionate about food and hospitality particularly in the area of Fine dining. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position Title: Technical Operative Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: Scale NO GRADE Requisition ID: 40867 We are passionate about potatoes. But we're even more passionate about our People! For over 60 years we've been the number one branded player in frozen potato market. When it comes to bringing the nation together at mealtimes with simple, delicious and great tasting food we're kind of a big deal! You won't just find us in supermarkets though. As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country's pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools. We are manufacturing maestros. And we're passionate about potatoes. But we are even more passionate about our people. ABOUT THE ROLE: Did you know one in four chips eaten in the UK is made by us? But at McCain, it's not just about what we make, but it's about how we make it that's important. We are looking for Technical Operatives (also known as 'Tech Ops') to join our #WeAreMcCain family. It would be your role to ensure our products are produced to company standard which includes: Sampling of raw product Maintaining machine output Validation of line conditions Effective communication to other functions All whilst maintaining high quality, hygiene, maximum production, and a high level of safety - our number one priority here at McCain. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR... You might have never worked in a food manufacturing environment before, and that's OK! We're quick learners here at McCain, so we can teach you everything you need to know. However, we are looking for someone who can really make a difference to our plant, who brings experience of working in a team, the ability to work closely with their manager, and who has a real ability to bring people along a change journey with them. You must also have... A keen eye for continuous improvement and who will strive to find areas to enhance our line operations within our plant. The ability to work at pace, without jeopardising quality and standards. A team player who can play towards creating our winning culture. A passion for quality with an eye for detail. WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? Although we do encourage you to taste the goods, you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. For working hard, you'll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including: An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay Optional health cash plan Cycle to work scheme 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the long-term development of McCain communities across the globe And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out. WHERE YOU'LL WORK? You'll be based at our Scarborough plant in North Yorkshire. We opened this plant back in the swinging sixties, but it's definitely not stuck in the past. It's one of the largest French fry factories in the world and after a recent development, it's also one of the most high tech. Our team of over 300 colleagues work hard to make sure the quality of our products keep our customers returning for more, for now and years to come! McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Division: GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain Department: Process - Area 2 A Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Bath || GB - United Kingdom : England : Birmingham || GB - United Kingdom : England : Bradford || GB - United Kingdom : England : Brighton & Hove || GB - United Kingdom : England : Bristol || GB - United Kingdom : England : Cambridge || GB - United Kingdom : England : Canterbury || GB - United Kingdom : England : Carlisle || GB - United Kingdom : England : Chelmsford || GB - United Kingdom : England : Chester || GB - United Kingdom : England : Chichester || GB - United Kingdom : England : Colchester || GB - United Kingdom : England : Coventry || GB - United Kingdom : England : Derby || GB - United Kingdom : England : Doncaster || GB - United Kingdom : England : Durham || GB - United Kingdom : England : Ely || GB - United Kingdom : England : Exeter || GB - United Kingdom : England : Gloucester || GB - United Kingdom : England : Grantham || GB - United Kingdom : England : Hereford || GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Kingston-upon-Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Lancaster || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leicester || GB - United Kingdom : England : Lichfield || GB - United Kingdom : England : Lincoln || GB - United Kingdom : England : Liverpool || GB - United Kingdom : England : London || GB - United Kingdom : England : Manchester || GB - United Kingdom : England : Milton Keynes || GB - United Kingdom : England : Newcastle-upon-Tyne || GB - United Kingdom : England : Norwich || GB - United Kingdom : England : Nottingham || GB - United Kingdom : England : Oxford || GB - United Kingdom : England : Peterborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Plymouth || GB - United Kingdom : England : Portsmouth || GB - United Kingdom : England : Preston || GB - United Kingdom : England : Ripon || GB - United Kingdom : England : Salford || GB - United Kingdom : England : Salisbury || GB - United Kingdom : England : Sheffield || GB - United Kingdom : England : Southampton || GB - United Kingdom : England : Southend-on-Sea || GB - United Kingdom : England : St Albans || GB - United Kingdom : England : Stoke on Trent || GB - United Kingdom : England : Sunderland || GB - United Kingdom : England : Truro || GB - United Kingdom : England : Wakefield || GB - United Kingdom : England : Wells || GB - United Kingdom : England : Westminster || GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey || GB - United Kingdom : England : Winchester || GB - United Kingdom : England : Wolverhampton || GB - United Kingdom : England : Wombourne || GB - United Kingdom : England : Worcester || GB - United Kingdom : England : York || GB - United Kingdom : Other : Armagh || GB - United Kingdom : Other : Bangor || GB - United Kingdom : Other : Belfast || GB - United Kingdom : Other : Lisburn || GB - United Kingdom : Other : Londonderry || GB - United Kingdom : Other : Newry || GB - United Kingdom : Other : Reference job description || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Aberdeen || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Dundee || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Dunfermline || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Edinburgh || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Glasgow || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Inverness || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Montrose || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Perth || GB - United Kingdom : Scotland : Stirling || GB - United Kingdom : Wales : Bangor || GB - United Kingdom : Wales : Cardiff || GB - United Kingdom : Wales : Newport || GB - United Kingdom : Wales : St Asaph || GB - United Kingdom : Wales : St Davids || GB - United Kingdom : Wales : Swansea || GB - United Kingdom : Wales : Wrexham Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) 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About the Role: Join Ferrero UK & Ireland as an eCommerce National Account Executive and become part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of online retail. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of our eCommerce sales operations by working closely with key customers, supporting joint initiatives and building valuable commercial expertise. You will collaborate with a wide range of teams across the UK, including Shopper and Marketing as well as with global colleagues in Strategic Business Development, giving you exposure to how Ferrero operates as a truly international organisation. You will be welcomed into a collaborative, dynamic and customer-focused environment where different perspectives are valued, and everyone is encouraged to learn and grow. We are committed to providing a flexible and inclusive workplace, alongside meaningful opportunities for professional development. Main Responsibilities: In this role, you will support day to day customer relationships, acting as a key contact for operational queries while helping to prepare sales volume budgets and forecasts. Working in partnership with customers and internal stakeholders, you will help drive improvements aligned to customer priorities, positively influencing performance and outcomes. You will take ownership of customer administration, build strong and respectful relationships internally and externally, and play an active role in improving the digital shelf experience. You will also support the execution of trade plans by managing promotional applications with customers and collaborating closely with Category Marketing and other partners to develop eCommerce specific product solutions. Working alongside Marketing and external agencies, you will help deliver engaging consumer-focused digital campaigns, gaining insight into media performance and identifying opportunities to improve return on investment. Your contribution will support the delivery of customer plans and promotional activity that drives strong execution and sales performance. Performance management is a key part of the role. You will be responsible for routine customer reporting, analysing performance and helping to design and implement solutions such as new initiatives, events, pricing strategies or product development. You will support the sales invoicing process to ensure service level agreements are met, manage SAP Trade Management processes end to end and assist with the management of promotional budgets to ensure investment is effective and impactful. If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution, develop your skills and be part of an inclusive team that values collaboration and curiosity, we would love to hear from you! About You: An interest in new and emerging technologies and platforms is important for this role. You may already have experience with EPOS systems, market data and insights tools such as Nielsen or IRI, sales planning tools like Blue Planner, and reporting or visualisation tools including PowerBI and Microsoft 365. Just as importantly, you are inquisitive about the potential of new digital tools and AI, and keen to explore how they can add value and improve the way we work. To be successful in this role, previous or current Amazon experience is desirable and you will bring a high level of attention to detail, strong analytical capability and a clear focus on delivering results. You communicate clearly and inclusively, are comfortable influencing others, and enjoy working collaboratively across teams and functions. You are able to manage your time effectively, adapt positively in a changing environment, and balance multiple priorities while finding practical solutions with colleagues from different areas of the business. You will be confident using MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with SAP TM is welcomed but not essential. Experience of working collaboratively within a cross-functional or matrix organisation is important, as teamwork and shared ownership are central to how we work. Our Benefits & Perks: Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here . About Ferrero: Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com . DE&I at Ferrero: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here . TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a true market leading supplier of both branded and own label gifting products. With a rich history of crafting innovative gift collections for major accounts, ranging from grocers to high street and online retailers, they have earned a strong reputation for consistently delivering fresh and creative products aligned with lifestyle trends. The Role: This position is based at the company's Kent office, offering the potential for hybrid work arrangements in the longer term it sits within the companys sales team, supporting the SNAM on UK accounts across Grocery, High Street and Online retail, with a career path towards developing into a full NAM role. A vital role in supporting the success of the companys national account portfolio, you will also work closely with the product development team to develop innovative and exciting gifting solutions for your customers. Key responsibilities will include: Learning the end-to-end sales and account management processfrom initial brief through to product delivery. Supporting and shadowing our Senior National Account Manager across a portfolio of key national retailers (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Amazon) Identifying & understanding customer goals & range requirements to reach personal sales & margin targets. Attending client meetings, preparing, and presenting presentations, taking notes, and preparing follow-up meetings. Managing timelines/critical paths within your area of responsibility to maximise opportunity and to meet customer requirement deadlines. Collaborating with our Product Development teams to bring new gifting ranges to life. Collating accurate costs to ensure professional service and a sustainable business. Conducting competitor research to retain awareness of market trends. The Person: 13 years' experience in a commercial, sales, or FMCG-related role A natural relationship builder who is eager to learn and grow Strong organisational skills and diligence in detail Strong commercial understanding and Microsoft Excel capabilities (Experience with the SAP software system is of benefit) Numerically & commercially minded A collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication Comfortable with travel across the UK for client meetings (Driving license required) Experience in either food or non-food consumer goods is a distinct advantage Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) basic salary + bonus Contact: Consultant: Rina Gokani Reference: RG/95947 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position Title: Assistant Development Chef Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 40592 Assistant Development Chef. About McCain. At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! Why join the McCain family. Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life. Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success. Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business. About the role. Are you passionate about food, flavour, and culinary innovation? Do you love bringing ideas to life and creating memorable dining experiences that truly resonate with customers? If you're driven by creativity and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Development Chef to play a key role in delivering culinary excellence to both external and internal customers. Using your in-depth culinary knowledge and genuine passion for food, you'll work closely with the Business Development Chef, as well as the Category and Sales teams, to gain a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends. You'll help translate insights into inspiring, practical, and commercially viable food solutions-showcasing how our product range can be creatively integrated to add real value. You'll also support the planning, preparation, and delivery of customer-facing presentations, tastings, and events, helping to bring concepts to life and leave a lasting impression. This is a hands-on role where innovation, collaboration, and attention to detail are key-ideal for a chef who's excited to develop their career beyond the kitchen while staying firmly connected to food. If you're ready to combine your culinary expertise with creativity, teamwork, and customer insight, we'd love to hear from you. Leadership Principles. Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organisation. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles. We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success. We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success. We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together. We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain. Accountabilities. Develop a deep understanding of customer operations by conducting unit calls, market reviews, and targeted web-based research. Use these insights to inform product recommendations, serving suggestions, and continuous product improvement opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with customer food teams, enabling early visibility of account changes, challenges, and opportunities, and ensuring proactive, solutions-focused support. Deliver engaging product training to the sales team, clearly communicating product features and benefits to strengthen the overall customer proposition. Support onboarding through structured product inductions for new starters across the business. Champion our passion for food internally and externally, acting as a culinary ambassador for the brand. Support the Business Development Chef in the development and delivery of high-impact customer presentations for key accounts, while confidently leading and executing presentations independently for Silver accounts when required. Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team to plan and deliver trade shows, exhibitions, bespoke customer events, and ad hoc internal presentations, ensuring consistent, compelling food-led storytelling. Work closely with Marketing, Innovation, and Insights teams across categories to support the development of new products, helping to shape optimum, sector-specific product propositions grounded in real customer needs. Coordinate benchmarking activity to evaluate the performance of McCain products against key competitors, clearly documenting outcomes and learnings. Ensure results, insights, and recommendations are clearly communicated across relevant teams and actively embedded into customer-facing activity and commercial decision-making. Qualifications: Proven experience working within a culinary or product development environment, ideally in a customer-facing role where food is at the heart of the conversation. A minimum of 3-5 years' hands-on culinary experience , demonstrating strong craft skills, technical ability, and confidence working across a variety of food applications. Solid knowledge of the foodservice market, with a clear understanding of customer operations, sector demands, and evolving consumer expectations. A genuine passion for food, paired with a willingness to continuously learn, stay ahead of emerging food trends, and translate inspiration into practical, commercial solutions. Food Safety Level 2 certification (essential), with a strong awareness of food standards, compliance, and best practice. Confident product showcasing and presentation skills, with the ability to bring products to life through engaging demonstrations and tastings. Strong communication skills, capable of clearly conveying ideas, benefits, and recommendations to a range of audiences, from sales teams to customer food specialists. A natural relationship builder, able to establish trust and credibility through collaboration, insight, and shared passion for food. Evidence of successful new product development (NPD) experience, supported by strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how culinary solutions drive business performance. A full, clean driving licence, with the flexibility to travel as required to support customers and business needs. Location. Being in the office every single day is a thing of the past. Here at McCain, we champion hybrid working. This means we don't have a set expectation of exactly when you need to be in the office - however we do encourage our full-time, office-based people to connect in person with others for around half of their working time as that's the best way for us to build and maintain our connections. Our head office (Customer Experience Centre) is on the outskirts of Scarborough - 1.5 hours away from Leeds City Centre, and about an hour from York. We have lots of colleagues who travel to and from our Experience Centre (even if it is just for a good coffee!) and because hybrid really does mean hybrid at McCain, they get the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues when they're in the office, and balance that with working from home to ensure they get a good life-work balance. The benefits of working for McCain. Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in 'chips'. For working hard, you'll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including: A generous Car Allowance An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year Optional health cash plan Cycle to work scheme 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5-year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out. The McCain experience (standard across all job postings). We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually-your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together. #LI-OW1 #LI-OW1 McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Sales Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Kingston-upon-Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds || GB - United Kingdom : England : York Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd TPBN1_UKTJ

Regional Business Manager - Seeds Vacancy Reference: 55067 AB Are you an experienced agricultural sales professional? Do you have strong seeds knowledge? Have you got experience working with customers and farmers? The Company: An established Seed business. The Job Role: In the role as Regional Business Manager, you will have field-based responsibility for business development and company market share through existing and new wholesale and retail accounts in designated areas. You will also have shared responsibility with other members of the sales team for regional field and non-regional general support, and the achievement of the overall agricultural sales and margin budgets. Location: North East England - Home based role with travel to customers covering the North East England area. Salary Package: Competitive basic salary to be discussed at application stage + Electric Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits. Key Responsibilities: You will have direct responsibility for the achievement of sales volume and profit budgets against nominated customer lists. To work closely with the wider agricultural sales team to ensure overall budget and strategy objectives are met in relation to agricultural accounts. To develop new business through existing and new contacts. To offer technical support and training to customer accounts in the field, at sales meetings, trade shows, and more. Candidate Requirements: Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative. High level of company product knowledge such as seeds. Good practical understanding of UK agriculture. Experience dealing with customers and farmers. Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing. Solid track record in a sales environment. Drive and continue to hold a full UK driving licence. Good presentation skills. Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Navision etc. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Training and Ongoing Support: On-going technical training on company products. Computer training as necessary. Sales training and presentation skills as necessary. Health and Safety training. Other training as appropriate. Keywords: Regional Business Manager, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Business Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Seed Manager, Seed Management, Seed Sales, Agricultural Sales, Seed Jobs, Agricultural and Farming Jobs, Agricultural Jobs, Agri FJ. How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to; Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client, a national leading company are currently looking to recruit a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional Capital Sales Specialist, to take ownership of a defined territory, building relationships with key decision-makers, identifying opportunities, and delivering tailored solutions that support customers operational and strategic goals. Reporting to the Head of Sales, duties to include: Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities within food processing, manufacturing, and hygiene sectors. Manage the full sales cycle for company equipment from initial consultation to closing and after-sales support. Deliver tailored product presentations, technical demonstrations, and solution proposals aligned with client operational and commercial needs. Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders including engineering, procurement, operations, and executive teams. Develop and execute strategic territory sales plans to meet or exceed agreed targets. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, market trends, and competitor offerings. Collaborate with technical and service teams to ensure seamless project implementation and high customer satisfaction. Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and technical seminars. Provide market feedback to inform product development and marketing strategies. Champion the companys values, with a strong focus on sustainability, ethics, and environmental responsibility. As an ideal candidate you will have a proven track record in capital equipment sales, preferably in food manufacturing, processing, or hygiene technology sectors together with excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to work independently and manage a regional territory. A consultative approach to sales is also a requirement with a genuine interest in providing impeccable customer service and a proficiency in CRM tools and business reporting. Primarily remote based covering the UK and Ireland with extensive field travel with regular attendance at Head Office and a full UK driving license is essential. In return the company offers a competitive salary and bonus, monthly car allowance, laptop, phone, and expenses covered, an independent, field-based role supported by a highly skilled sales team and a collaborative company culture with ongoing training and career development opportunities with access to innovative technologies shaping the food industry. TPBN1_UKTJ

We're looking for a Process Manager who gets things done. You'll lead all process development • from new product launches to reformulations as well askeeping everything safe, legal, and high-quality . You'll: Own the NPD process end-to-end. Lead process validations and HACCP compliance. Collaborate across QA, Operations, and Purchasing. Manage and grow the Process Development team . Step in for the Technical Manager when needed. You've got: Degree or experience in food-related science. QA and process validation know-how (thermal, chilled/short shelf life). HACCP knowledge and retail experience (TTL, etc.). Strong organisation, communication, and project skills. TPBN1_UKTJ

Overall Purpose of the Role of a Sales Development Representative; Reporting to the Channel Sales Manager to deliver budgeted sales targets for a specific geographical territory, UB, SL, W & HA postcode area, by managing and developing existing customer accounts and actively prospecting, winning & opening new accounts. Benefits of a Sales Development Representative include; Life Assurance. Company Pension. Company Car / Car Allowance. 50% Discount of Company Purchases. Commission Scheme. Referral Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Key Relationships of a Sales Development Representative includes; Customers, Field Sales Team, Channel Team, Customer Engagement Team, Webshop, Marketing Team, Hardware Team, Chef Team, Sales Data Admin, Delivery Drivers and Accounts Receivable, Main Duties & Responsibilities of a Sales Development Representative include; To develop existing customer accounts and actively prospect new accounts to ensure sales forecast and revenue targets are met at a ratio of 80% growth from existing customers and 20% new business. Visit existing Independent customers, work with them to grow sales looking at lost products, additional products to range/category, NPD, promotions work with the Customer Engagement Team to ensure alignment & harmony on customer growth plan use CE to share notes, actions & next steps. Visit and develop nominated national & regional accounts using ABL (Authorised buying lists) and period briefs / activities as issued by the Channel Manager / Executive & in line with agreed visit frequencies. Actively pursue & convert new business leads. Manage territory on a daily basis achieving required visit frequency by account classification. Communicate & agree plan of action with the Customer Engagement Team. Actively convert customers to Webshop. On a monthly basis share a territory business plan with Channel Sales Manager detailing performance to date & forward actions. Use reports provided to establish current trends across account base & identify key actions & objectives by customer to be completed within journey cycle. All data to be fully completed within Daily Sales Record & or CE. Weekly calendar to be updated minimum 4 weeks in advance. Ensure all customer enquiries to be responded to within 24hours of receipt and to make sure all issues are addressed and resolved as quickly as possible. Continual improvement of product knowledge to share with customers to improve sales growth Present samples of products in customer locations when required. Deliver launch days for new customers. Drive Concept sales in line with allocated targets. To manage ROI within all equipment placements across the territory to ensure maximum return on investment, relevant action to be taken if equipment is delivering under investment target. To follow agreed company processes and policies for pricing, samples, account opening, credit applications, credit requests, quality control. To undertake any reasonable request asked of you by the management team. To always represent the Company in a professional and positive manner. Identifying which prospect accounts are most valuable and making these a priority. Experience, Skills & Knowledge for a Sales Development Representative Required; Passion for Food Great communication skills: verbal, written & numeric Competitive, Results Orientated Field Sales experience preferably within a Retail Convenience setting Problem Solver Entrepreneurial FMCG Experience Structured Selling Technique Demonstrable Drive & Enthusiasm Good PC & Microsoft Application skills Bakery Knowledge TPBN1_UKTJ

Position Title: Category Manager, Retail Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Scarborough Grade: Grade 05 Requisition ID: 38102 About McCain. At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! Why join the McCain family. Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life. Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success. Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business. About the role. In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. We're looking for a Category Manager to become a trusted partner for our core categories and the frozen food market. You'll play a pivotal role in turning consumer, market, and customer insights into real actions that unlock growth, while building strong relationships with both internal teams and external retail partners, in paricular the major four multiples! This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on data, strategy, and collaboration - and who can bring passion and personality to every conversation. Accountabilities. Analyse market and consumer data to spot trends, generate insights and translate them into growth opportunities. Work closely with the sales team to drive distribution and deliver against commercial plans. Build trusted relationships with customers, delivering impactful category reviews, range reviews and NPD sell-ins. Partner with ecommerce and commercial teams to develop and deliver online growth plans. Create and execute shopper activation plans aligned with McCain's Category Vision. Act as the category partner for a defined product area, ensuring insight-driven strategy, successful NPD launches and effective activation. Location. Being in the office every single day is a thing of the past. Here at McCain, we champion hybrid working. This means we don't have a set expectation of exactly when you need to be in the office - however we do encourage our full-time, office-based people to connect in person with others for around half of their working time as that's the best way for us to build and maintain our connections. Our head office (Customer Experience Centre) is on the outskirts of Scarborough - 1.5 hours away from Leeds City Centre, and about an hour from York. We have lots of colleagues who travel to and from our Experience Centre (even if it is just for a good coffee!) and because hybrid really does mean hybrid at McCain, they get the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues when they're in the office, and balance that with working from home to ensure they get a good life-work balance. What we're looking for. Experience analysing and interpreting data, and turning it into actionable recommendations. A background in Category Management within FMCG ideally. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders. A clear understanding of route-to-market processes and shopper behaviour. The ability to manage projects, juggle priorities, and deliver results with pace. A curious, collaborative and resilient mindset, with a genuine customer focus. Experience with data providers (such as Circana and Kantar, Dunnhumby, Retail Link) and shopper marketing activity would be an advantage. Leadership Principles. Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organisation. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles. We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success. We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success. We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together. We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain. The benefits of working for McCain. Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in 'chips'. For working hard, you'll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including: An achievable yearly bonus based on personal performance. An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year Optional health cash plan Cycle to work scheme 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5-year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out. The McCain experience. We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually-your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Sales Division: GB Commercial Foodservice Department: Category Strategy Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd TPBN1_UKTJ

Business Development Manager Halen Mn Food Ingredient Sales National Position £60000 PA OTE (uncapped staggered commission structure) Do you have experience selling ingredients to the food and drink manufacturing sector? We are interested in talking to Business Development Managers and New Business focused Sales Representatives from this sector, looking for an exciting new challenge. The Company Based in Anglesey, Halen Mn was founded in 1997 by David Lea-Wilson MBE and Alison Lea- Wilson MBE. Halen Mn is a highly successful family run B-Corp business with a global reputation for producing world class, award winning, highest quality sea salt, smoked water, condiments and food products. The role reporting to the General Manager is a brand new, full-time, permanent position focusing on creating new business channels within the food manufacturing sector. The Role The purpose of the role is to develop and further commercialise Halen Mns products as scalable ingredients by building long-term relationships with food and drink manufacturers, assisting customers through technical trials and NPD, and converting approved formulations into repeat commercial supply. This full-time permanent position will provide a remote working opportunity for the successful applicant. An initial period of on-site training will be required as well as regular Teams meetings and planned on-site meetings at Halen Mns premises on Anglesey. You will report directly to the General Manager. Duties and Responsibilities will include: Create and execute a sales plan focused on new business acquisition Identify and qualify ingredient buyers, NPD teams and technical decision-makers Introduce our ingredients into relevant product applications Manage customers through trial, approval and commercialisation stages Work closely with technical and operations teams to support trials Convert approved ingredients into repeat, growing commercial orders Produce complete and timely sales reports Research competitor activity and market developments Requirements The successful applicant will have the following experience, skills and qualities: Experience selling ingredients into manufacturing A proven sales track record Ability to manage long lead times Sufficient technical understanding of food manufacturing to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on the clients requirements Commercially rigorous and process-driven Interested in building lasting relationships, not just closing A results focused team player Responsible and reliable Good communication, negotiation and closing skills Drivers license and own car Ability to work on ones own, managing ones time efficiently; self-motivated Strategic and creative mind Ability to deliver compelling presentations Excellent written skills IT literate In Return What sets this role apart from others, is the way your commission will be paid. Halen Mn recognises the long lead times inherent in ingredient sales. Incentives are paid not only on revenue, but on meaningful progress through the customers NPD process. You will receive a solid basic salary, very generous staggered commission, travel expenses and standard company benefits. Halen Mn is a highly respected brand offering quality products. This is an excellent opportunity to join their elite team and be part of the next chapter in their exciting journey. For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales. TPBN1_UKTJ

My job Quality Technologist (Nightshift) Location: Carrickmacross Hours: Sunday 21:00 - 5am-Monday - Thursday 23.30 - 07.30am Provide technical support and advise to the operational team to ensure current technical standards, customer requirements are maintained and enhanced where appropriate. To support all audits on site to ensure the auditor receives information in a timely and effective manner. Responsibilities: Safety is a condition Contribute to building a culture of food safety and quality across the site. Reduce hazards, risks, and incidents by promoting the Technical Excellence agenda. Embrace "Go for Zero" by promoting positive behaviours, root causing near misses and coaching team to manage safety in their areas. Track, report and help to improve safety & food safety performance metrics. Technical Excellence Strategy Drive compliance in all production areas against Food Safety & Quality Standards (OPEX MS) Promote Food Safety & Quality Culture model across site and involved in role out of site plan Key contact for production issues such as supplier NCs, positive release etc Lead out customer & 3rd party standards and confirm adherence through factory line walks, inspections and observations Manage supplier complaints & Non - conformances. Complete quarterly reviews with key suppliers, ensuring foods connected is maintained Lead key technical projects such as hygiene & allergen validations, site claims validations Manage key supplier relationships at site: e.g. pest control, chemical supplier Support internal & external audits and ensure corrective action close out is completed to schedule. Responsible for the completion of internal mock recalls and traceability exercises. Conduct investigations : eg microbial complaints etc ensuring root cause analysis and shared learning across site/ business where applicable. Support site during production trials to ensure product meets food safety and quality criteria Train out core technical skills such as allergen awareness/ Food Hygiene/ HACCP etc OPEX Improvement Set standards, raise standards, and confirm standard work across safety, quality, environmental and manufacture. Use data analysis to make problems visible, quantifiable and to guide decisions. Use OPEX tools to support operations in getting to root cause. Essential Criteria: HACCP & Food Safety Level 3 Strong working knowledge of BRC and industry regulations Experience in Technical/ Quality within Food Manufacturing Environment Desirable Criteria: 8 Step Problem solving experience Experience in leading 3rd party audits The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Trader (Meat) Location: Featherstone, West Midlands. Office and hybrid working can be accommodated with this role. Salary: Very competitive (based on individual skills, experience and potential to grow sales) + plus excellent benefits package including 20% bonus opportunity, Company Car or Car Allowance Contract type: Permanent Hours: 40hrs p/w We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Trader to join our award winning team working within our Fresh Foods division based in the Midlands. Office and hybrid working can be accommodated with this role. Company Overview: We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. About the role As a Senior Trader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our forward sales and procurement strategy. Your key responsibility will be to take a lead role in shaping our purchasing and selling strategy on meat and developing new business, both directly in container loads and in pallet quantities out of our own depot. This role is as a senior leader within Blakemore Meats and will form an integral part of the senior commercial leadership driving the business forwards. Key accountabilities Reporting into the Commercial Director you will be responsible for; Source high-quality meat from UK and international suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, timely delivery and alignment with BRC standards. Monitor market trends, supply, and demand dynamics to make informed trading decisions. Leverage your existing network of customer and supplier relationships within the meat industry. Be an integral part of the commercial leadership team to shape our strategy for continued growth Mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations, logistics, and market volatility. Develop and execute sales strategies to maximise sales and profitability. The effective control of waste product throughout the supply chain Ensuring all administration processes are adhered to Management of ranging requirements in line with the company purchasing strategy Management and control of historical purchases Support and promote food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity within the role Ensure compliance with The Blakemore Way and appropriate levels of the competency framework Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to role Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required Proven track record in meat trading, procurement and sales, with exposure to all key proteins Established connections with suppliers, producers, and customers. Ability to analyse market data and make informed decisions. Working knowledge of Microsoft Programs Self-starter, quick to take the initiative and spot new opportunities Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships, influence, negotiate and persuade Strong organisational and planning skills Ability to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions Entrepreneurial and innovative with a delivery focus Commercially focused, capable of delivering results in a cost-effective manner Strong negotiation skills are an essential Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business Challenges appropriately and identifies areas for improvement Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner Flexible approach to working hours Extremely self-motivated and driven What's in it for you? You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package. 34 days holiday per year including public holidays (Increasing after 3, 5 and 10 years) Use of a Company Car, or take a Car Allowance Bonus of up to 20% of annual salary Private medical insurance Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture Outstanding Training & Development opportunities Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages Flexible working hours opportunity Excellent additional benefits package including: Early access to your pay through EarlyPay 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes) Wellbeing support access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice Company Pension Scheme Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme NEST pension scheme Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme Long Service Awards Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You may have experience in the following: Senior Category Manager, Senior Meat Trader, Senior Buyer, Commercial Lead, Supply Chain Lead, Fresh Food Trading Manager, Buying Controller, Senior Fresh Buyer, Procurement Manager, Commercial Manager, Category Lead, etc. REF-226 212 TPBN1_UKTJ

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