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Commercial Assistant
Premier Foods Wholesale
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon Up to £40000 / Year
Commercial Assistant
Premier Foods Wholesale

Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon Up to £40000 / Year
Skills
Pricing
Quality reporting
Description

Who Are Premier Foods Wholesale and What do we do ?

We are a leading fresh‑produce wholesaler based in New Covent Garden Market, supplying premium fresh, frozen, and prepared food to hospitality and foodservice businesses across the UK. We are recognised for our award‑winning service, fast‑paced operation, and seven‑day‑a‑week reliability, supporting restaurants, hotels, caterers, and major events nationwide. We operate at the heart of the fresh and frozen supply chain, where speed, precision, and commercial instinct are essential to success.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organised, commercially aware, and proactive Commercial Assistant to support our growing sales function. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, margin-driven environment, where your work directly impacts customer satisfaction, pricing strategy, and business performance. 

If you enjoy working with data, solving problems quickly, and being part of a team that keeps things moving, this role is for you. 

Location:  London

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Support 

  • Be a key point of contact for customers, handling queries on products, pricing, availability, and orders  
  • Support Account Managers with onboarding new customers and maintaining strong relationships  
  • Help deliver a high level of service in a fast-paced environment  
  • Assist in preparing quotes, tenders, and pricing proposals  

Pricing & Commercial Administration 

  • Keep pricing accurate and up-to-date in line with fast-changing market conditions  
  • Monitor cost price movements and flag margin risks early  
  • Ensure pricing consistency across systems, invoices, and agreements  
  • Support promotions and price file distribution  

Order & Supply Chain Coordination 

  • Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure product availability  
  • Communicate stock issues, shortages, or substitutions to customers quickly  
  • Support seasonal product changes and supplier transitions  
  • Assist with order processing to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery  

Data & Commercial Insights 

  • Produce regular sales and margin reports  
  • Analyse customer performance, product trends, and profitability  
  • Maintain accurate price lists, product catalogues, and commercial data  
  • Provide insights that help shape commercial decisions and strategy  

Administrative Support 

  • Maintain accurate records of contracts, pricing, and communications  
  • Prepare data for internal meetings and reporting  
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and food industry standards  

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills: you’re comfortable working with pricing and margins 
  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis) 
  • Strong communication skills: you can work confidently with customers and internal teams 
  • Ability to prioritise and stay organised in a fast-moving environment 
  • Commercial awareness: experience in FMCG, wholesale, or fresh produce is a big plus 

Your Experience 

  • Experience in a commercial, sales support, or admin role (food or FMCG preferred)  
  • Exposure to fresh or frozen produce is advantageous  
  • Familiarity with ERP or stock systems is a bonus  
  • A-levels or equivalent required (degree beneficial but not essential)  

Why Join Premier Foods Wholesale?

  • Office‑based role working closely with our sales, operations, and warehouse teams
  • A fast‑paced environment where every day brings something new
  • Flexibility is key, the fresh‑produce world moves quickly

What We Offer

  • 24/7 access to our on‑site gym
  • In‑house catering
  • Life insurance at 4× your annual salary
  • Regular social events and team activities
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programmes
  • A friendly, collaborative working environment
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 legal, financial, and mental‑health support
  • Discount on fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Electric vehicle scheme

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Who Are Premier Foods Wholesale and What do we do ?

We are a leading fresh‑produce wholesaler based in New Covent Garden Market, supplying premium fresh, frozen, and prepared food to hospitality and foodservice businesses across the UK. We are recognised for our award‑winning service, fast‑paced operation, and seven‑day‑a‑week reliability, supporting restaurants, hotels, caterers, and major events nationwide. We operate at the heart of the fresh and frozen supply chain, where speed, precision, and commercial instinct are essential to success.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organised, commercially aware, and proactive Commercial Assistant to support our growing sales function. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, margin-driven environment, where your work directly impacts customer satisfaction, pricing strategy, and business performance. 

If you enjoy working with data, solving problems quickly, and being part of a team that keeps things moving, this role is for you. 

Location:  London

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Support 

  • Be a key point of contact for customers, handling queries on products, pricing, availability, and orders  
  • Support Account Managers with onboarding new customers and maintaining strong relationships  
  • Help deliver a high level of service in a fast-paced environment  
  • Assist in preparing quotes, tenders, and pricing proposals  

Pricing & Commercial Administration 

  • Keep pricing accurate and up-to-date in line with fast-changing market conditions  
  • Monitor cost price movements and flag margin risks early  
  • Ensure pricing consistency across systems, invoices, and agreements  
  • Support promotions and price file distribution  

Order & Supply Chain Coordination 

  • Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure product availability  
  • Communicate stock issues, shortages, or substitutions to customers quickly  
  • Support seasonal product changes and supplier transitions  
  • Assist with order processing to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery  

Data & Commercial Insights 

  • Produce regular sales and margin reports  
  • Analyse customer performance, product trends, and profitability  
  • Maintain accurate price lists, product catalogues, and commercial data  
  • Provide insights that help shape commercial decisions and strategy  

Administrative Support 

  • Maintain accurate records of contracts, pricing, and communications  
  • Prepare data for internal meetings and reporting  
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and food industry standards  

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills: you’re comfortable working with pricing and margins 
  • Excellent attention to detail 
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic analysis) 
  • Strong communication skills: you can work confidently with customers and internal teams 
  • Ability to prioritise and stay organised in a fast-moving environment 
  • Commercial awareness: experience in FMCG, wholesale, or fresh produce is a big plus 

Your Experience 

  • Experience in a commercial, sales support, or admin role (food or FMCG preferred)  
  • Exposure to fresh or frozen produce is advantageous  
  • Familiarity with ERP or stock systems is a bonus  
  • A-levels or equivalent required (degree beneficial but not essential)  

Why Join Premier Foods Wholesale?

  • Office‑based role working closely with our sales, operations, and warehouse teams
  • A fast‑paced environment where every day brings something new
  • Flexibility is key, the fresh‑produce world moves quickly

What We Offer

  • 24/7 access to our on‑site gym
  • In‑house catering
  • Life insurance at 4× your annual salary
  • Regular social events and team activities
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programmes
  • A friendly, collaborative working environment
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 legal, financial, and mental‑health support
  • Discount on fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Electric vehicle scheme

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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