Trading Administrator

Role Introduction:

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, as well as smaller petrol stations. The business has grown to over €3BN in annual revenue, operating 600 Motorway Service Plazas and forecourt sites internationally and employing over 16,000 people.

Applegreen is in a rapid growth phase and to support this ambitious growth, we are seeking to onboard a Trading Administrator who will provide office support and co-ordination for the Trading Department. This role will form part of the Trading team, working closely with the Buying team, and reports to a Buyer. It is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to excel. The successful candidate will be a confident people person who can fit into Applegreen seamlessly and adopt a hands-on approach to their role.

Key Responsibilities:

As Applegreen expands, the responsibilities will evolve and change over time. The core responsibilities will centre around the following areas:

• Create and drive efficient processes
• Maintain internal systems
• Co-ordinate the buying cycle working closely with the buying team and other departments across the business
• Sourcing product information for ranges
• Reporting as guided by the Head of Trading
• Creating purchase orders
• General support and other administration duties for the Trading team

The Candidate should have the following:

Qualifications, experience & skills

• Minimum 2 years administrative experience
• Experience in a Trading / Buying team preferable but not a requirement
• High proficiency in all Microsoft Office software also essential (Excel, PPT)
• Strong academics, business related Degree an advantage.
• Power BI or equivalent beneficial but not required
• SAP experience advantageous
• Experience within a convenience FMCG retail environment also advantageous
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with all internal stakeholders
• Energetic and enthusiastic with a desire to achieve success
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Strong ownership of tasks
• Takes new challenges and works to own initiative

Additional key skills & attributes:

• A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve.
• Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
• A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required.
• Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace.
• Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and a positive solution focused mindset.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems.
• Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation.
• Be a self-starter, and also be able to work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team across many parts of Applegreen.
• Is resilient and calm under pressure.
• Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills.
• Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the people and culture at Applegreen.
• Willing to travel ad hoc if required.