Business Development Executive

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Business Development Executive Based in Germany

We are seeking a German-speaking Business Development Executive with 2–4 years of sales experience in the FMCG industry and a full European driving license.

This is a fully remote, field-based position located in Germany.

Driving sales and distribution, and identifying potential business opportunities to build continuous strong sales growth for the assigned area. The position also supports our distributors and trade partners to ensure their commitment to deliver the shipment sales targets, in-market sales, and smooth supply of our products in the market.

Duties & 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.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education & Experience: -

• Be educated to university degree level or equivalent, Business or Marketing degree an advantage.
• At least have 2-4 years' relevant experience, and a strong background in FMCG industry, distributor management, supply chain and trade marketing.

Requirements & Skills: -

• Permission to work in the
  Germany
  .
• Proficiency in English and German.
• Must have
  a full European Driving licence
  as the job will involve driving.
• Good Microsoft Office skills in order to present business plans and analysis sales data and trend independently.
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours, even at weekends, with frequent travel.
• Highly motivated and self-driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a team player and assist colleagues in other departments when required
• Must be independent and a good organiser with excellent self-discipline
• Excellent negotiator when it comes to communicating with customers at all levels
• Chinese food lover/keen cook and have good knowledge of the working kitchen in order to communicate effectively with customers

Company Overview

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

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