Business Development Manager FM

Repertoire Culinaire Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium food distribution company in Dubai is seeking a skilled Business Development Manager to nurture relationships with high-end customers like 5-star hotels and fine-dining restaurants. The ideal candidate will have proven business development experience in the luxury foodservice sector, a strong network in the UAE, and a passion for culinary trends. Fluency in French is preferred, as is the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently active in the UAE market with an established network in the premium foodservice industry.
• Proven experience in business development and sales within the high-end foodservice sector.
• Strong understanding of luxury food products and needs of premium hospitality clients.
• Passionate about food and knowledgeable about culinary trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in French (preferred) to cater to French-speaking clientele and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with high-end customers.
• Drive new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Promote the company's portfolio of premium food products.
• Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities.
• Ensure seamless customer service and satisfaction.
• Prepare weekly meetings with sales reports and performance analyses.
• Identify product ranges to expand existing portfolio.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Fluency in French

Culinary trends knowledge

Job description

The company

Founded in 2000 in London Rpertoire Culinaire is a French distribution company. Rpertoire Culinaire (RCL) specializes in importing and distributing highquality food products worldwide. Our customer base includes restaurants hotels retail chains delicatessen stores food halls and premium caterers. Our dedication to providing personalized service while ensuring the freshness and permanent availability of our products is unwavering service sets us apart in the industry.

Post description

• Identify develop and maintain strong relationships with highend customers in the premium foodservice sector including 5star hotels finedining restaurants and gourmet establishments.
• Drive new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing accounts.
• Promote the companys portfolio of premium food products with expertise and enthusiasm.
• Stay updated on market trends competitor activities and industry developments to ensure a competitive edge.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless customer service and satisfaction.
• Prepare and present weekly meeting based on sales reports forecasts and performance analyses to the Director Sales.
• Actively participate in identifying product ranges to further expand existing portfolio and create a custom offer.

Profile required

• Currently active in the UAE market with an established network in the premium foodservice industry.
• Proven experience in business development and sales within the highend foodservice sector.
• Strong understanding of luxury food products and the needs of premium hospitality clients.
• Passionate about food and knowledgeable about culinary trends.
• Excellent communication negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Fluent in French (preferred) to cater to Frenchspeaking clientele and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently take initiative and drive results in a fastpaced environment.

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Required Experience:

Manager