German or Polish Speaking Business Development Manager - #138194

We are looking for a German Speaking Assistant Business Development Manager for a FMCG Company.

【 Company 】

FMCG Company

【 Position 】

German or Polish Speaking Assistant Business Development Manager

【 Salary 】

:£65,000 per annum depending on experience

【 Location 】

London City, Hybrid

【 Key Responsibilities 】

• Manage and work with distributors to deliver annual sales target.
• With good business acumen to identify and pursue opportunities to drive business further in the assigned markets for mainstream retail chains, independent retailers, and foodservice clients.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all external stakeholders to provide effective support and to create solid partnerships.
• Plan and analyse trade promotional programmes, and evaluate results of the activities implemented.
• Regular update of pricing situation for our own and for competitors’ products, and use these information to support business planning.
• Ensure sufficient inventory for distributors at any time, and must plan ahead with distributors to prevent supply interruption.
• Timely reporting of market situations, data analysis, sales target achievement, and project updates provided to management.
• Effectively communicate with internal & external other functions to execute the planned projects to drive business further.
• Ensure the brand is managed effectively and the brand image and equity are not likely to be harmed.
  
  
  
  

【 Requirements & Skills 】

Must

• Permission to work in the UK.
• Fluent in spoken English.
• With at least 3 to 4 years of sales experience in FMCG industry, preferably with distributor management, supply chain and trade marketing experience.
• Prepared to work flexible hours and ok with travel when needed.
• Full driving licence.
• Highly organised and self & result-driven.
• Excellent social, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good Microsoft office skills for sales figure analysis, reporting, and presentation.
• Team player and be ready to assist colleagues in other departments when required.
• Chinese food lover/keen to cook.
  
  
  
  

Preferred

• University degree level or equivalent, Business or Marketing degree an advantage.
• Be able to speak a local language of the responsible market – German or Polish.
• Past established network and experience in these markets.
• Good knowledge of the working kitchen will facilitate the communication with some customers.
  
  
  
  

【 Language Skills 】

Proficiency in English, German or Polish

【 VISA 】

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

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