Polish Speaking FMCG Business Development Manager

JAC Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job description

Polish Speaking FMCG Business Development Manager

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

Company: FMCG Company
Position: Polish Speaking Business Development Manager
Salary: ~£65,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: London City, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements & Skills

Must:

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

Preferred:

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

Language Skills

Proficiency in English, German or Polish.