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 processesMaintain internal systemsCo-ordinate the buying cycle working closely with the buying team and other departments across the businessSourcing product information for rangesReporting as guided by the Head of TradingCreating purchase ordersGeneral support and other administration duties for the Trading teamThe Candidate should have the following:Qualifications, experience & skillsMinimum 2 years administrative experienceExperience in a Trading / Buying team preferable but not a requirementHigh 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 initiativeAdditional 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.Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change):· Application Process:o Please submit an up to date tailored CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter by the 28th of February 2025.· Interview & Selection Process:o Two interview rounds will be required for this role