Business Development Manager

Morgan McKinley; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Asian Food Business Development Manager based in Northern Ireland to drive growth, support key accounts, and ensure product availability across the region. You will build relationships with stakeholders, identify new market opportunities, and leverage digital tools to manage accounts while delivering strong sales, revenue, and margin targets.

Fluency in Mandarin and English, 3–5 years field sales in foodservice, deep knowledge of the Irish World Food market, and a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of field sales in foodservice or wholesale.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English.
• Strong knowledge of Irish World Food markets.
• Valid B driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales, revenue and margin targets across the territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Identify new market opportunities to expand the customer base.
• Use digital systems to manage accounts and streamline operations.
• Adapt to customer needs while providing commercial support.

Skills

Mandarin-English fluency

Field sales experience

Foodservice/wholesale market knowledge

Credit management

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

B driving license

Job description

We are currently seeking an Asian Food Business Development Manager based in Northern Ireland to join a leading foodservice provider. In this role, you will drive business growth, support key accounts, ensure product availability, and work closely with the wider sales division.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent sales, revenue, and margin targets across your assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify new market opportunities to expand the regional customer base.
• Utilize digital systems and tools effectively to manage accounts and streamline operations.
• Adapt flexibly to customer requirements while providing exceptional commercial support.

Candidate Profile

• Business fluency in both Mandarin and English.
• 3-5 years of field sales experience within the world food, wholesale, or foodservice sector.
• Deep understanding of the Irish World Food and commercial culinary markets.
• Strong credit management, analytical capabilities, and high computer literacy.
• Full clean B Driving License.
• Self-motivated, highly organized proactive problem solver with proven credibility in key client management.
• Dedicated to delivering genuine value and customized solutions.
• Strong emphasis on teamwork, clear communication, and mutual support.
• Sourcing products that inspire culinary excellence and creativity.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.