Trading Administrator

• Park West Business Park, Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

Applegreen is defining roadside hospitality. From humble beginnings in 1992, we've grown from a single site in Dublin to a leading roadside hospitality retailer across Ireland and the United States. Today, Applegreen operates 600+ locations and supports a growing team of 18,000+ colleagues. Our mission is clear: delight guests in transit with passionate hospitality and brands they love. With best guest experience our top priority, Applegreen offers inviting spaces, amazing coffee, spotless faci

Description

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

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 on 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

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff Discounts

Opportunities for Advancement

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition

Employee Referral Bonus

Rewards for Years Of Service

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

E Learning and Development opportunities

Applegreen Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer