Commercial Executive

Cranswick plc; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food producer is seeking a Commercial Executive to join their Trading Team at the Preston site. You will manage existing customer accounts and develop new sales opportunities both in the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work towards targets. This role offers job stability, progression opportunities, and a range of benefits including pension contributions and annual leave. Applications should be submitted via Indeed or through CV and Cover Letter.

Benefits

Job stability

Strong commitment to progression

28 days annual leave

Discounted share scheme

Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution

Access to retail discount app

Bike to work scheme

Health and wellbeing platform

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts within fresh pork.
• Develop new sales opportunities within the UK and Europe.
• Visit customers/suppliers to increase value and quality.
• Complete all order processing accurately.
• Support the Trading Manager with opportunities.
• Investigate discrepancies and produce relevant reports.
• Update all relevant records for smooth sales.
• Provide cover for sales and planning team members.
• Deliver on KPIs set by Trading Manager.

Skills

Sales/Commercial experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Confidence working towards targets

Strong level of IT skills: MS Excel, Word

Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Understanding of GDPR and business sensitive information

Job description

Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.6 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. We're an ambitious, people-focussed business built on innovation, high standards, and doing the right thing - for our customers, our colleagues, and the planet.

We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Executive to join our Trading Team at our Preston pork site. The successful candidate will provide sales support and assist with the day-to-day running of the Trading office. You should enjoy working with a wide variety of people and be able to operate professionally and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts within fresh pork
• Develop new sales opportunities within the UK and Europe
• Visit customers / suppliers to increase value/quality/relationships
• Complete all order processing accurately and in accordance with the required timescales
• Support the Trading Manager with new and existing opportunities
• Investigate discrepancies and produce relevant reports when requested
• Update all relevant records and files to ensure the smooth running of the sale function
• Provide cover for members of the sales and planning team as and when required
• Deliver on KPIs as set out by the Trading Manager

You Will Have

• Sales/Commercial experience (preferred but not essential)
• Attention to detail & strong communication skills
• Confidence working towards targets
• Strong level of IT skills: MS Excel, Word
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Display understanding of GDPR and business sensitive information

What We Offer

• Salary to be discussed at shortlisting/interview stage
• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development
• 28 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

A full job description is available upon request.

Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 30th January 2026

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.