Woman in Wholesale (WiW) is inviting talented individuals and teams to step up and be counted with the launch of its first STAR Awards. The awards will cover five categories: Best Initiative to Retain and Develop Talent; Best Inclusive Leader; Woman of the Year; Best Newcomer,...
Organisers of Women in wholesale (WiW) have invested in offering ‘confidence coaching’ to individuals and businesses working in U.K. foodservice and grocery wholesale. The WiW-funded sessions are designed to give individuals the skills they need to boost their careers and prospects. Qualified Confidence Coach and WiW Chair, Clare...
Meet Satabdi Dash (a.k.a Dash) – the first woman at JJ Foodservice to get all warehousing vehicle licences. She says having managers that invest in you and recognise your strengths will help your career to thrive. How long have you worked in your current job? I have just completed two...
Jess is the Marketing Manager of UK Buying Group Confex which is headed up by Nicky White – her mum! Jess says that despite being male heavy, wholesale is on an exciting path to change. How long have you worked in your current job? I’ve been at Confex...
National wholesaler JJ Foodservice has announced that more than half of applications for its recent branch manager vacancies were from females – a first for the business. Chief Operating Officer for JJ Foodservice, Mushtaque Ahmed, said: “Traditionally, it has always been men that have applied for these...
Women in Wholesale (WiW) is sharing its tools, resources and knowledge to support sister organisations like Meat Business Women to help attract more females into male-heavy industries. WiW founder, Elit Rowland, said, “It’s important to have diversity up and down the supply chain – and that means...
Jemma Healy, Commercial Activation Controller (Wholesale) at Lucozade Ribena Suntory reveals how her strategic thinking helped to get the business closer to customers during a time of critical change How long have you worked in your current job? Eighteen months What are your day to day responsibilities? I work on our...
Carlsberg's Helen Rimmer has 17 years of experience in wholesale – she says that asking for feedback from trusted colleagues can progress your career to the next level How long have you worked in your current job? I’ve been in this role eight months, but with Carlsberg for four...
Kelly Orme was the first to launch veggie ready-meals into Morrisons, but she says that working in wholesale is much better – you can be passionate and be yourself How long have you worked in your current job? Four years this April. To be honest, I only expected to...
National wholesaler JJ Food Service has announced the winners of its Independent Takeaway Awards 2019 for customers that have online ordering websites with FOODit. The UK-wide awards cover 10 categories including the ‘Best Vegan’ as well as the ‘Most Popular’, ‘Best Unique Dish’ and a newly...