Commercial Executive

  • Henderson Brown Recruitment
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Commercial Executive (Fresh Produce)

Location: Worcestershire (Office-based, full time)
Salary: 30,000 to 37,000 with career progression into a Junior Commercial Manager
Type: Full-time, permanent

Looking to build a long-term commercial career in fresh produce within a growing, entrepreneurial business?

About the Role
We're supporting a fast-growing fresh produce business to recruit a Commercial Executive into their commercial team. This is a newly created role due to continued business growth and offers genuine exposure across account management, category management, procurement, and commercial operations.

You'll work closely with customers, UK growers, and internal teams to manage fresh produce categories, support customer accounts, and ensure smooth processing of sales and purchase orders. It's a hands-on role suited to someone commercially minded, organised, and passionate about fresh produce.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support account and category management across fresh produce, sourcing directly from UK growers and suppliers.

  • Coordinate and process customer sales orders via EDI, email, telesales, and e-commerce channels.

  • Raise and manage grower and supplier purchase orders to support customer demand.

  • Maintain customer and product data, including pricing, NPD setup, and system administration.

  • Produce weekly sales and performance reports across the customer base.

  • Liaise with customers and suppliers on availability, pricing, service levels, and queries.

  • Support the Business Development team with customer and product requirements.

  • Use market and seasonal insight to maximise sales opportunities.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience in a fresh produce or food commercial, buying, or supply role (essential).

  • Strong understanding of sourcing, purchasing, and commercial processes.

  • Confident communicator with experience dealing with customers and growers.

  • Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and Excel skills.

  • Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a values-led, growing fresh produce business where you'll gain broad commercial exposure and develop long-term career prospects. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, receive structured training, and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Interested?
If you have fresh produce experience and are looking to progress your commercial career, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.