Spanish speaking Business Development Manager (FMCG)

French Selection UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and benefits

Job summary

French Selection UK is seeking a Spanish-speaking Business Development Manager for the FMCG sector in London. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days in the office, and offers a salary up to £50,000 per year plus bonus and extensive benefits.

You will drive sales growth across Southern Europe by managing distributors and developing retail and foodservice channels. The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, with FMCG sales experience, strong relationships with distributors, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken) essential.
• Italian language skills a plus.
• Experience in FMCG sales or business development required.
• Exposure to distributor management and supply chain desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and reporting skills with good Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Passion for food and the food industry.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility with hours.
• Valid UK/EU driving licence is required.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales and distribution across mainstream retail, independent retailers and foodservice channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, customers and external stakeholders.
• Plan, execute and evaluate trade promotions and commercial activities.
• Monitor pricing, competitors, market trends and sales performance for business planning.
• Coordinate inventory and supply planning with distributors to ensure product availability.
• Analyse market and sales data and provide timely reports to management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver business projects.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Italian (advantage)

FMCG sales

Distributor management

Supply chain exposure

Communication skills

MS Office

Willing to travel

Job description

Spanish speaking Business Development Manager (FMCG)

London

Ref: 4337SS

Company Profile

A leading international food manufacturer serving retailers, distributors and foodservice partners in international markets

Responsibilities

Spanish speaking Business Development Manager (FMCG)
Location: London
Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits
Ref: 4337SS

Main duties: An exciting opportunity to join a well-known brand where you will drive sales growth across Southern Europe by managing distributors, developing retail and foodservice channels as well as identifying new business opportunities

The role:

• Develop sales and distribution across mainstream retail, independent retailers and foodservice channels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, customers and other external stakeholders
• Plan, execute and evaluate trade promotions and commercial activities.
• Monitor pricing, competitors, market trends and sales performance to support business planning
• Coordinate inventory and supply planning with distributors to ensure continuous product availability.
• Analyse market and sales data providing timely reports to management
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver business project

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in Spanish (written and spoken) essential
• Fluent in Italian would be an extra advantage
• Experience in FMCG sales or business development needed
• Exposure to distributor management and supply chain desirable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, organisational and reporting skills with good Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Passion for food and the food industry
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when required.
• Must have a valid UK/EU drivers licence
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits