business development executive

business development executive London, England

Lee Kum Kee
Full Time London, England 33000 - 30000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

ee Kum Kee is looking to expand the team in the Sales department and are searching for a Sales Development Executive.

The role is accountable for identifying and expanding the customer base, stockists and users; increasing product sales and penetration at retail, wholesale, and restaurants levels.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Business Development Manager to develop and implement programmes that will build sales and distribution.
  • Identify those key strategic accounts and opportunities that will ensure effective coverage of the region, and tracking performance according to set objectives.
  • Support Trade Partners in developing in-market sales in the supply chain.
  • Ensure healthy inventory level at Trade Partners warehouse for product availability and smooth supply across all relevant channels.
  • Be a primary point of contact with trade partners’ sales teams, key wholesalers and retailers, in relation to in-market enquirers and follow up.
  • Collate and track information on distribution, prices and competitors’ activities to support business planning.
  • Manage and conduct product demonstrations and presentations to pitch for key accounts.
  • Organize and conduct in-store demonstration and sampling activities, which may involve weekend working.
  • Assist the BDM with sales planning and tracking A&P and other channel expenditure in-line with relevant budgetary controls.
  • Manage new products introduction and launch to the trade in support of Trade Partners to maximize distribution.
  • Represent LKK in Chinese trade events and maintain a good relationship with different trade contacts and associations.
  • Build good relationships with Trade Partners and their sales teams, ensuring timely flow of information to support sales and development opportunities.
  • Update and manage trade customer records and contacts.
  • Ensure effective trade coverage and regular field-based contact managing an economical yet comprehensive journey plan.
  • Support the company in ensuring a good representation and reputation of the Lee Kum Kee brand in the trade to protect its brand image and equity.
  • Periodically update on the latest trends and findings in the market.
  • Business trip as and when the job requires.

Education & Experience:

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

Requirements & Skills:

  • Permission to work in the UK.
  • Able to speak fluent Chinese, either Cantonese or Mandarin. And proficiency in English.
  • 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 organizer 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • FMCG Sales: 2 years (required)

Language:

  • Chinese (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Expected start date: 01/07/2023

About Lee Kum Kee

CEO: Charlie Lee
Revenue: $2 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: hk-kitchen.lkk.com
Year Founded: 1888

business development executive
Lee Kum Kee

hk-kitchen.lkk.com
Tai Po, Hong Kong
Charlie Lee
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Catering & Food Service Contractors
1888
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