Business Consultant

WELSTAND INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Trade Marketing Manager to develop and execute marketing plans, manage logistics, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Business and at least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in the spice industry. Strong negotiation skills and a robust network in spice procurement are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B/B2C sales, preferably in consumer products.
• Experience in wholesale/retail packaging and distribution channels.
• Strong network in spice procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trade marketing plans for food products.
• Manage import and export activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Market Research

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Business or related discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develop and execute trade marketing plans for food products, including promotional activities, pricing strategies, and product positioning.
• Manage import and export activities to meet high customer service standards and response times.
• Handle sourcing and distribution of food products, including negotiating prices, packaging, and delivery methods.
• Follow and ensure compliance with all organic standards procedures related to cutting, preparing, displaying, and storing food products.
• Implement promotional events and marketing blitzes to promote vendor deals and meet sales goals on featured items.
• Monitor food safety requirements for storage and handling.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including food safety and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Receive, examine, and record products for correctness of consignment, temperature, and quality.
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes, and the impact of competitors' operations.
• Oversee the budget for trade marketing activities, ensuring efficient and effective resource use.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Develop operational systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures; create processes for receiving products, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to plan daily activities.
• Check the packing of food products, ensuring correct proportions and quality of spices and powders.
• Handle day-to-day documentation for delivery and receipt of goods.
• Motivate, supervise, and train employees.
• Improve departmental and organizational work environment and operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Diploma in Business or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in B2B/B2C sales, wholesale brand consumer products, preferably in the industry.
• Experience in wholesale/retail packaging (curry and spice powders) and distribution channels.
• Monitor competitors’ pricing, product innovations, and strategies; adapt practices to stay competitive.
• Understanding of food products, storage, transportation, and cold chain logistics.
• Identify and develop new wholesale channels, including regional distributors, international markets, or online platforms.
• Possess a Class 3 driving license; vehicle is not for personal use.
• Effective communication skills with suppliers and vendors.
• Experience working in an Indian spice production facility.
• Strong network in spice procurement.
• Ability to work extra hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 40kg and withstand strong spice odors.
• Work well under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Willingness to drive and deliver goods in emergencies.
• Coordinate between employees and administration; handle stress effectively.
• Teamwork and understanding of workflow.