German Speaking Business Development Manager

We are looking for a German Speaking Business Development Manager for a FMCG Company. 【Company】 FMCG Company 【Position】 German Speaking Business Development Manager 【Salary】 ~£65,000 per annum depending on experience 【Location】 London City, Hybrid 【Key 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. 【Requirements & Skills】 Must * Permission to work in the UK. * Fluent in spoken English. * With at least 3 to 4 years of sales experience in FMCG industry, preferably with distributor management, supply chain and trade marketing experience. * Prepared to work flexible hours and ok with travel when needed. * Full driving licence. * Highly organised and self & result-driven. * Excellent social, interpersonal and communication skills. * Good Microsoft office skills for sales figure analysis, reporting, and presentation. * Team player and be ready to assist colleagues in other departments when required. * Chinese food lover/keen to cook. Preferred * University degree level or equivalent, Business or Marketing degree an advantage. * Be able to speak a local language of the responsible market – German or Polish. * Past established network and experience in these markets. * Good knowledge of the working kitchen will facilitate the communication with some customers. 【Language Skills】 Proficiency in English, German or Polish