Excellent track record in instigating, developing and maintaining business relationships in Chilled and frozen food across various categories (meat, Bbq, chilled savoury pastry, cheese, produce, vegetarian food, ready meals, value added salads)Own label and branded experience, knowledge of retailer systemsExpertise of selling to most UK retailers (Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Js, Lidl, Co-op, Aldi), as well as food processors, caterers and food wholesalers.Good knowledge of beef and lamb farming, live on 3rd generation family beef farmStrong interest in primary food production, especially fresh produce and meatGood track record of attracting new businessInterest in agriculture and investigating routes to market for local and small producersSpecialties: Ability to hit ground running and work smartly under pressureCommercial contact with major retail outletsProfit improvement and cost saving strategiesJoint business planning & relationship managementNPD project managementBuying and selling cattleSetting up cattle supply chains from Calf rearing to through to processors and meat production
Listed skills include Meat, Food Industry, Fmcg, Food, and 15 others.