The Company: Our client is a leader in their field based in Waterford City.

The role: Our client is looking for a Trading Assistant to join their team

· Market Research - they would have to research what are the main products being imported, the supplier/customer base, the payment terms and credit ratings the costs of transport etc.

· New Commodities - research products that we have not yet bought or sold.

· Tariffs / Quotas - investigating the quota and tariff structures for markets.

· Transport rates - set up matrix for road and sea freight rates and update monthly.

· Restitution Applications - follow up applications.

· Market approvals - work to get new country’s approved where we identify potential.

· Questionnaires - getting all questionnaires completed by suppliers that are requested by customers.

· Irish stock - sell small volumes in Ireland from stock to get an understanding on how to complete deals without exposing the company.

· Specifications - building up a library of specifications in all proteins and photos to support.

· Books - Keeping our library of books up to date

· Client Database - keeping these updated.

· Websites - keeping our own website correct and up to date and investigating the costs and benefits of getting listed on trading websites.

· Food Fairs - identifying worthwhile Food Fairs.

· Market closures / recalls - working with the trader to sort out product recalls etc - again responsibility lies with the trader.

· Holiday cover - follow up on any issues while trader is on holidays.

· Ad Hoc business - there are constantly tasks emerging that will need to be addressed.

Please contact Stephen Rose at La Creme Recruitment TODAY on 051-309651 / srose@lacreme.ie for information on this vacancy or other vacancies that may be of interest to you.