They are looking for someone who has worked in a similar business, importing European food and distributing to Restaurants, Hotels, Delis, Supermarkets and direct to Consumer with the relevant experience.
If you do not have this experience, but are passionate about quality food and wine, have a positive, resilient attitude and a proven ability to learn new products and skills and apply this knowledge quickly we want to hear from you.
About them:
They are on a mission to bring the finest Greek food and wine to the UK. Their success is built on 5 core values:
Producers – the foundation of everything we do
Excellence – In our products and services
Respect – Fair treatment of producers, customers and the team
Creativity – Encourage new ideas and fun
Sustainability – Taking responsible for our impact on the planet
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary:£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Holiday: 25 days holiday (plus January 1, December 25, 26)
Company pension scheme
Employee extras such as: discount on products, performance related bonus (cash and share options), casual dress, opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced and exciting company
About the role
The Customer Services & Operations Coordinator is the first point of contact for both wholesale and retail customers and a key link between Sales, Warehouse, Transport, Accounts and Technical teams. The role ensures orders are processed accurately, deliveries run smoothly, issues are resolved quickly and customers receive excellent service at every stage.
Key responsibilities:
Customer contact and order intake
Order processing and fulfilment
Delivery issues, complaints and credits
Product shortages and substitutions
Delivery schedules and customer communications
Sampling and product information support
New customer onboarding
Ideally the successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ relevant experience within an SME in the UK, preferably in the Food & Beverage or FMCG industry. You will be self-motivated, energetic, and well organised. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are a must. Experience of any of the following will be useful but not essential:
Food, Drinks, or FMCG sector
Working in/with Greece
Location: Bermondsey, London (5-minute walk from Bermondsey tube station). For the first month, during training you will work Monday 0 Friday Training hours are Mon–Fri, 8:30–17:30, after which hours will alternate weekly, including some evenings, Fridays until 13:00, and Sundays 14:30–17:30 (from home).
Please note, Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK
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Additional keywords: Customer Service, Logistics, Operations, Coordinator, Food and Drink, Greek Produce, Inventory Management, Order Processing, Customer Liaison, Retail, Wholesale, Entry-Level Position
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £32000.00 per year