EIB Business Development Manager (m/f/d) limited for 12 months

Danone; Nürnberg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading multinational food company is seeking a Market Development Manager to drive business opportunities in China. This role involves developing go-to-market strategies, managing distributor relationships, and requires fluency in Chinese and English. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in business development, preferably in FMCG, and familiarity with Chinese e-commerce platforms. The position is based in Germany with flexible working arrangements.

Leistungen

Modern office with open space

Mobile and flexible working

Various education opportunities

Pension

Qualifikationen

• 3-4 years in business development or key account management, ideally in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of the Chinese market.
• Familiar with e-commerce platforms like Tmall and JD.

Aufgaben

• Identify business opportunities in international export market China.
• Build partnerships with key distributors.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and plans.

Kenntnisse

Strong data-driven thinking

Excellent stakeholder management

Fluent in Chinese

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Jobbeschreibung

About The Job

You love strong brands - we love strong personalities! Become part of Danone and our team with the successful brands like Volvic, Aptamil, Activia and many more.

Responsibilities

• Market Development: Identify and drive business opportunities in international export market China
• Customer & Distributor Management: Build strong partnerships with key partners to drive growth and market presence.
• Go‑to‑Market Strategy: Develop and implement tailored go‑to‑market plans, including pricing, positioning, and channel strategies.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams in Germany and China (Sales, Marketing, Supply, Finance) to ensure smooth execution of business initiatives.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to support strategic decisions.
• Business Planning: Build business cases, sales forecasts, and growth plans for new and existing markets.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Business, International Management or related field.
• Experience: 3–4 years in business development, sales or key account management, ideally in FMCG with exposure to China.
• China Expertise: Strong understanding of the Chinese market and consumer dynamics.
• E‑commerce Knowledge: Familiar with platforms like Tmall, JD, and Douyin, including cross‑border trade.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data‑driven thinking and business case development skills.
• Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and intercultural communication skills.
• Languages: Fluent in Chinese and English; German is a plus.
• Tools: Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Start is 01.01.2026 in Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Nürnberg or Vienna limited for 12 months.

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Your Benefits

• Modern office with open space
• Mobile and flexible working
• Various education opportunities
• Pension
• Pick & Choose from the categories Transportation, Health, Lunch, Childcare and more!