German Business Development Manager

If most of your conversations revolve around food or your social media algorithm is mainly about food, then this is the right company for you! We are looking for three things: driven salespeople, a German/Polish speaker, and a foodie! If that is you, we have the perfect job!

We are seeking a Business Development Manager to work in the UK (London) to cover the German and Polish markets, bringing on new clients like the large retailers of the UK but in those European countries. Your role will be to get this brand's incredible products stocked in retail stores!

We are looking for a German speaker who is happy to manage a small team in the UK; you will manage the Polish and German salespeople.

You MUST have a love for Far Eastern flavors! This role is around 50/50 on new business to account management.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct meetings with distributors across Germany/Poland, on Teams and face-to-face.
2. Be in the office twice a month in the City of London.
3. Identify new business for mainstream retail chains, independent retailers, and food service clients.
4. Maintain good relationships with external stakeholders.
5. Plan and analyze trade promotional programs and evaluate results of the activities implemented.
6. Regularly update pricing situations for our own and competitors' products and use this information to support business planning.
7. Ensure sufficient inventory for distributors at any time and plan with distributors to prevent supply interruptions.
8. Timely report market situations, data analysis, sales target achievements, and project updates to management.
9. Effectively communicate with internal and external functions to execute planned projects to drive business further.
10. Ensure the brand is managed effectively and the brand image and equity are not harmed.

Minimum Requirements:

1. German/Polish speaker.
2. Driving license is advantageous if you want to drive in Germany/Poland for meetings.
3. Willingness to come into the office twice a week (City of London).
4. A passion for food and trying new foods, as the office will be a hub for food!

If you feel you are the right fit, get in contact! Email: or call .

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