KENT FROZEN FOODS is looking for employees for positions:
administrator
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
manage a product range of one or two categories and suppliers with aim to build expertise and progress into buying role
liaising with internal stakeholders and building and maintaining relationships both internally and with suppliers
reviewing and analysing buying and marketing communications, making improvements to improve business performance
providing administrative support to the procurement and marketing teams
maintenance to Chorus systems including managing price increases and queries, setting up new products and delisting products
create daily, weekly and monthly reports; including New Line Stock Sold, Sample Request Data, and Potential Saving Reports
raising invoices and maintaining terms spreadsheets
ensuring maximum commercial benefit at year end
area sales manager
Trade
sales
Sales
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
to exceed both sterling sales target and the company profit margin target
maximize business for the company through existing customer base using intelligent and efficient call coverage
generate own new business opportunities with customers matching kff’s target profile
track daily, weekly and quarterly performance against agreed KPI’s and targets
make sure all administration is up to date and acted upon
Requirements
preferably minimum 2 years sales experience in Food Sector sales, showing a result’s driven sales career to-date
has passion for food and can demonstrate creativity in menu design and understands portioning control, menu planning and financial costing etc
competent in demonstrating that they can communicate at all levels both verbally and written
confident in cold calling as well as customer care and development of existing customers
strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise
can demonstrate a “self- starter” approach to their role and own development
can demonstrate a “self –starter” approach to their role and own development
understanding of the principles of Persuasive/Consultative Selling process
quality inspector
Trade
production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
document the quality of product delivered and during storage
reject product that fails to meet specifications and standards
work as part of the Quality/Technical team in ensuring high standards are met with a view to continual improvement
check rejected produce are isolated for return
ensure that systems and procedures are adhered to
respond to daily delivery issues regarding quality
cover other Quality areas where necessary
responding to customer complaints and ensuring the monitoring of the suppliers and product causing complaints
Requirements
customer focused and solutions driven
basic health and hygiene certificate
product knowledge of fruit and vegetables an advantage
I.T skills
competent in both written and oral communication
team player who can work independently if necessary
quality inspector
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
document the quality of product delivered and during storage
reject product that fails to meet specifications and standards
work as part of the Quality/Technical team in ensuring high standards are met with a view to continual improvement
check rejected produce are isolated for return
ensure that systems and procedures are adhered to
respond to daily delivery issues regarding quality
cover other Quality areas where necessary
responding to customer complaints and ensuring the monitoring of the suppliers and product causing complaints
Requirements
customer focused and solutions driven
basic health and hygiene certificate
product knowledge of fruit and vegetables an advantage
I.T skills
competent in both written and oral communication
team player who can work independently if necessary
team leader
Trade
logistic Support
Logistic Support
Benefits
company car
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
managing a Transport operation delivering to customers in line with the agreed service level
setting and achieving specific measurable targets for the team
to maximize productivity and manage the usage of overtime and agencies to improve costs
ensuring all personnel policies and procedures are followed that enable drivers to be treated fairly and with respect
to coach, support and develop the drivers
ensuring all Legal, Health and Safety, EU Driving Regulations and Operational procedures are adhered to at all times, ensuring the safety of self and others
performance Management of all drivers within the team to ensure the achievement of operational targets
marketing coordinator
Working hours
full-time | Contract
Salary
salary
Responsibility
maintain company brands ; Consistency of message | Maintain a consistent company image | Brand positioning | Research and analysis
support public relations, advertising & sponsorship; Work with external PR agency to target publications | Magazine advertising
analyse the market to identify trends; Monitor competitors, changes in consumer trends and external impacts such as legislation
support & develop printed publications ; Work with external brand agency | Support in the production of several product guides and promotional literature
support & development our ecommerce platform Maintain existing content of website | Work with the Marketing Manager to review and launch development projects
provide in-house design support ; Create marketing collateral that adheres to strict brand guidelines | Work closely with the marketing manager and sales team to form design strategy
support with photographic and video shots ; Work with a team of chefs and professional photography company Captured Image
Requirements
strong numeracy and literacy skills
regional sales manager
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
achievement of Regional sterling and margin sales targets
achievement of agreed accompaniments, 1-2-1, audits and appraisals
to have Personal Development Plans in place for every team member
to ensure that the team are fully briefed and equipped to achieve the weekly / periodic objectives
to take ownership for all coaching needs to develop the teams’ skills and knowledge in line with company expectations
to establish, communicate and monitor performance objectives for self and direct reports
understand and act in accordance with the kff Health & Safety policies
be aware of customer & market trends and feedback to relevant department
Requirements
an inspirational individual with strong leadership and motivational skills
A real coach who is comfortable engaging with the team through 121's, team meetings and Field accompaniments
someone who is analytical to review trends and focus the team based on these trends
an individual with an organized approach lending to strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize
good interpersonal skills leading to effective relationships with both internal & external customers
knowledge of HORECA sector is preferred and/or catering experience
A results-oriented individual who can set a vision of what we are trying to achieve, has the confidence to build their own plan and execute it
an analytical and numerate individual with sound communication skills
buyer
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
negotiate contract terms with suppliers to achieve optimum commercial benefit
conduct product and category panels to deliver continuous improvement in product range, quality and pricing
conduct regular gap analysis, benchmarking, range reviews and market research to ensure opportunities are identified and evaluated
conduct regular review meetings and build strong relationships with suppliers to monitor product/supplier performance and ensure commercial targets are hit
liaise with Brakes head office and other Sysco members for market insight, product and supplier information
off-site visits including but not limited to; Exhibitions, Suppliers, Sysco meetings, Sales accompaniment days and Networking events
running of reports to recognise areas of underperformance within supply base with the ability to identify appropriate solutions
manage relations, engagement and partnerships across the supplier base
delivery driver
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
to ensure all Personnel procedures are adhered to and completed as required
to work within other areas /departments within the company as requested by Management from time to time
effectively communicate problems and delays to all relevant parties
van driver
Trade
driving
Driving
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
operate the vehicle in a safe and economical manner at all times ensuring that it is maintained in a clean and tidy state
to work within other areas /departments within the company as requested by Management from time to time
complete all daily vehicle checks and follow the correct defect reporting procedures
to ensure all Personnel procedures are adhered to and completed as required
effectively communicate problems and delays to all relevant parties