Job Title: Commercial & Operations Assistant
Location: Odemira, Portugal
Reports to: Commercial Manager

Key Responsibilities
• Manage key customer accounts, ensuring all commitments are met and satisfaction levels remain high
• Maintain strong customer relationships and clear communication
• Support forecasting and strategic planning for crop allocation and sales
• Align crop and sales plans through close liaison with the grower and planning teams
• Handle daily communications with customers and negotiate weekly pricing
• Analyse performance (budget vs forecast) and share insights on market dynamics
• Manage volume allocation and respond quickly to changes to secure the best results
• Collaborate across departments (growing, technical, operations, logistics) to ensure seamless delivery
• Support the senior Commercial team with reporting, tenders, and strategic development

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a motivated and confident individual who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys problem-solving under pressure.

You’ll need:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A proactive, can-do attitude and quick-thinking mindset
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders
• Solid analytical and numerical skills
• IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel and a clean driving licence
• Fluency in English (additional European languages are a bonus)
• Experience in a commercial environment is a strong plus

Why Join Us?
At The Summer Berry Company, you’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team that values innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. We offer the opportunity to develop your skills in an international, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
If you’re commercially minded, love a challenge, and want to make an impact in the world of fresh produce — we’d love to hear from you.