Business Development Manager

BexonAllomax; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food distribution sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their market presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, particularly in Oriental and Ethnic food products, and will be responsible for both acquiring new customers and nurturing existing relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a company car and annual leave.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension

Company Car

Qualifications

• Experience in sales with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to build business relationships.
• UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new business from a defined prospect list.
• Increase business with the current customer base.
• Develop customer accounts and maintain good relations.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of Oriental & Ethnic food products

B2B sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Job description

JK Foods West Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

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We are currently recruiting for additional Business Development Managers to join our Team.

If you are an experienced sales professional with a good knowledge of Oriental & Ethnic food products, and food packaging, who thrives on achieving sales targets and building strong business relationships with their customer base this role is for you.

You must be able to demonstrate longevity in your roles, a strong work ethic and commercial acumen and have good solid experience in B2B sales, preferably in food/wholesale.

Key Responsibilities

• The principal responsibility of the role is to acquire new business, both from a pre- defined prospect list of customers and from your own initiative.
• Increase business with the current customer base.
• The candidate will also be responsible for developing customer accounts and maintaining good relations with the customer.
• The role will be field based requiring face to face contact with your customer base with the requirement to attend Head office (Nottingham) for meetings.
• Flexibility with working hours is required to meet the needs of the customer base and business needs.
  
  

Skills/Experience Required

• knowledge of the oriental & Ethnic food market range and current portfolio advantageous but not essential
• Prior sales experience
• Be self-motivated
• Be approachable and a strong communicator
• Have a flexible approach to working patterns
• Enjoy a field-based role
• Good organisation skills
• UK Driving Licence
  
  

Benefits Include

• 22 days days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension
• Company Car
  
  

If you have the skills and abilities to succeed in this role then we would love to hear from you.

Please apply now with a cover letter with your current salary and a copy of your CV.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback at this stage, therefore if you do not hear from us within four weeks, your application has not been successful.

The Company

JK Foods is one of the UKs largest importers and distributors of foods from Asia and the Far East, selling and delivering across a wide range of markets including Chinese restaurants and Takeaways, wholesalers and major supermarkets. Each product (own label and branded) is carefully sourced from the country of origin capturing its unique richness and character and impeccable quality control ensures their products are leading the field across all categories. Our own brand, Tiger Tiger was launched to meet the growing demand for authentic premium Asian food. Tiger Tiger has a range of products allowing consumers to experience restaurant quality food in their own homes in a convenient and delicious manner. Tiger Tiger is widely sold in the UK and is also exported to the USA, Middle East and Europe.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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