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
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Customer Assistant-In Store Bakery
Marks & Spencer Horsham 10.2 GBP HOURLY Today

To deliver a great shopping experience for their customers, putting customers before task every time. Serve our customers efficiently and brilliantly well on

client services representative
Star Academies Preston, North West England, England 21189 - 20812 GBP ANNUAL Today

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If...

Laboratory Technician Support
Adecco UK Liverpool, England Today

This is a technical role supporting a large volume of varied activities, providing an effective and efficient technical service for staff and students.

Instore Team Member
Domino's Pizza Bristol, England 7.5 - 10.42 GBP HOURLY Today

Pay Rate: 7.50 to 10.42 (dependent on experience and training). Experience isnt necessary as well provide you with a full induction and training programme.

Club Receptionist
Third Space London, England 24900 GBP ANNUAL Today

First point of contact to our demanding members; Calm under pressure. Annual Salary of 24,900 in a full-time permanent position.