Product Management Assistant

This company is the UK's largest rural retailer of goods and services to farmers and the general public. They are a progressive and diverse business with an annual turnover exceeding £450m, employing over 2,100 employees.

Owned by farmers, for farmers, they are proud of their agricultural heritage, core values and ethos that remain as true today as they did 58 years ago. Their cooperative principles aim to provide farmers the best value for money across the widest range of competitively priced quality products delivering best value and advice on farm to support sustainability and profitability.

Product Management Assistant

They have a fantastic opportunity to join their unique business in an entry level role and progress a career in buying. As Product Management Assistant you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge under the supervision of their experienced Product Managers.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week and you will be based in ther busy Head Office in South Molton. This opportunity would suit a graduate or someone with equivalent experience.

As part of this position some of your key responsibilities will be:

- Maintaining the stock file as per instructions of the relevant Product Manager.
- Resolving invoice queries from the purchase invoice office.
- Maintaining filing systems and files as required.
- Assisting the Product Management Team in managing suppliers and other duties as required.
- Fulfilling administration tasks which may include maintaining filing systems, dealing with enquiries and running reports.
- Actively managing your area of responsibility through driving innovation and change.
- Managing the efficient and accurate flow of communication, both internally and externally.

The successful candidates will possess the following:

- Strong analytical and administrative skills
- An interest in agriculture and retail
- A determined, confident and competitive individual with personal ambition
- An outgoing and inquisitive personality
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally

They understand that the foundations of their Company are based upon the success of their employees, so they offer the following attractive benefits:

- A long term and rewarding career in an expanding business
- A competitive salary
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Staff discount
- Child care vouchers
- Life assurance after 1 years' service