Commercial Administrator

Overview

 An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dawn Meats Group, one of Europe’s leading meat processing companies, operating as Dunbia in the UK.

We are seeking a Commercial Administrator to join our busy Commercial and Sales team. In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, Production and Procurement, gaining exposure to multiple areas of the business and contributing to the smooth running of our commercial function.

This position is ideal for someone who is motivated to build a career in the commercial sector and eager to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment where no two days are the same. Full training, support and mentoring will be provided, so while previous commercial experience is beneficial, it is not essential. Candidates with transferable skills, particularly from sales support or agricultural administration, are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will report directly into the Commercial Department and work within a meat processing environment, developing valuable industry knowledge and hands‑on experience. For the right candidate, there are clear opportunities for progression within the team.

Standard hours would be 8.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday. Salary £28,000 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Learning and navigating both Excel and internal software systems to input sales orders received and distribute accurate information to other departments.
• Collating orders from across the business and external teams, taking into consideration various business objectives, pricing considerations and built-up knowledge to ensure both high levels for customer service and profitability.
• Building relationships and communication across other departments, external customers and third-party stakeholders.
• Responsibility for transport plans, including customer liaison, third party interaction and export paperwork completion.

Qualifications

• Keen and enthusiastic attitude to learning, self-motivated
• Interest in problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, manage workload and prioritise tasks
• Flexible and the ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment
• Building relationships across all departments of the business
• Proficient using Microsoft IT software