Our Team
We are a close-knit, dedicated and passionate bunch of people who work tirelessly to solve your problem stock issues. We love what we do and we love talking to you, so please give us shout or drop us a line.
Jemima
Positive. Ambitious. Passionate.
Jemima has worked her way through all the roles in Shropshire Trading and now leads the company on their mission to save product from potentially going to waste. With her sharp problem-solving skills, she’s our secret weapon. She’s like a ninja, seamlessly navigating departments, collaborating with teams to tackle challenges head-on.
Always on the hunt for new opportunities, Jemima drives growth and innovation. When she’s not leading the charge here, you’ll find her on the hockey field, or experimenting with new bread recipes in the kitchen. Her love for food is a driving force behind helping rehome residual stock.
Samira
Decisive. Strategic. Resilient.
Samira is our Business Development Manager, bringing a strong sales driven mindset and a sharp commercial edge to everything she does. Decisive and strategic by nature, she thrives in a fast paced environment, leading from the front in supporting the team with minimising product from going to waste.
Samira has a particular focus on the health and beauty category, where her resilience and sharp eye for a deal really come into their own. She’s not one to shy away from a challenge, and she brings that same drive to every relationship she builds.
Fun fact: Samira has lived in ten countries and speaks fluent Turkish and Russian, so she’s rather good company if you fancy a chat in more than one language!
Kay
Warm. Honest. Bubbly. Never gives up on a deal!
After 14 years in the jewellery business, Kay swapped diamonds for discounters in 2017 – and hasn’t looked back since! Her sales background, friendly personality, and love of all things food combine perfectly in her role at Shropshire Trading – whether that’s negotiating deals, or identifying and meeting with new suppliers. Kay likes nothing better than the feeling of securing a big juicy deal after all the work that goes into it.
Once the hard work is done though, you’ll often finding Kay walking her dogs in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, or exploring new lakes and beaches for paddle boarding.
Cameron
Charismatic. Reliable. Collaborative. The team player.
Cameron is the life of the party at Shropshire Trading! With his outgoing nature, love for sports, and quick wit, he’s the ultimate team player. Born and raised in Shropshire, Cameron couldn’t imagine swapping the countryside for city life. Joining our team was a perfect fit for him as he sought fulfilment and growth in a supportive environment.
Since joining, Cameron’s discovered the staggering issue of food waste and loves the unpredictability of his job – never knowing what might land on his desk next keeps things exciting!
If you fancy a chat about anything from country music to football, Cameron’s your man!
Poppy
Curious. Hardworking. One to watch.
Poppy is our Business Development Manager and developing junior buyer. She brings energy and a real eagerness to learn to everything she does, quickly getting to grips with the world of surplus stock, building relationships with suppliers, and sharpening her eye for a good deal along the way.
Whether it’s chasing down a great deal or getting stuck into a new project, Poppy brings enthusiasm and a can do attitude to the team and we can’t wait to see how far she goes.
Fun fact: Poppy spent a year living in Paris and speaks fluent French, so if you ever fancy testing her out, or fancy a debate on where to find the best croissant, she’s your woman!
Grace
Sharp. Driven. Business Minded.
Grace joins Shropshire Trading as our Business Development Manager, bringing a sharp commercial instinct that shone through long before she arrived. While still at school, she took on the role of Managing Director of the school enterprises, getting an early taste for running a business and keeping customers happy.
With 3 A stars in business, psychology and maths, Grace combines strong analytical thinking with a real understanding of people, a winning mix for building relationships and spotting opportunities. We know that the school enterprises was just the beginning.
Katie
Friendly. Meticulous. Efficient. Every office needs a Katie.
Katie makes things happen. Having worked in the haulage industry, Katie understands how to get stock moving (in fact she says she can do it with her eyes closed!). She has been working in planning and logistics since S Club 7 were topping the charts, so really does make sure that our products ‘Don’t Stop Movin’.
With no two days the same, it’s no wonder Katie drinks a lot of coffee – and she makes a mean cup of tea too!
Ian
Resourceful. Resilient. The money man.
Taking every opportunity to explore new areas of the Shropshire Countryside with his dog, Ian puts his planning skills and map collection to good use, ensuring there is always a pub at the end of the route! This same attention to precision and detail is key to keeping everything money related at Shropshire Trading running smoothly.
Ian’s love of the natural world also shines through in his support on our environmental commitments to help us become a Carbon Neutral business.
Simon
Founder
Simon had the vision 25 years ago to tackle food waste long before it became a hot topic. Having worked in the food industry and seeing the excess products being thrown away inspired Simon to take action. Simon is a maverick and a one off, an entrepreneur to the bone and heads up a group of different businesses.
‘I’m pleased to see that the food industry has caught up: sustainability is a fashionable term nowadays, but for us, it’s always been part of who we are as a company.’
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Call our friendly team on: 01691 668800