Hours per week: 42.5 (M – F 0830 – 1800 *an hour unpaid break inclusive)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Subject to 3-month probation
Expected Start date: ASAP
Reports To: Managing Director
Location: Office-based
Main Purpose & Scope of the Job
Representing the growth of Korean food in the UK, the company is looking for a driven and focused BDM to take the lead on identifying and developing new accounts nationwide, specifically in the wholesale, convenience, and foodservice channels.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate business development achievements within any of these channels, preferably with ethnic food brands.
Should you have FMCG sales experience, if you want to achieve and be recognised for your achievements, be a part of the decision making process, and want to grow within the business, this role would be ideal for you.Objectives and Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Commercial Manager:
- You will achieve and exceed expectations, demonstrating organisational skill, energy, and drive to the role.
- You will identify and qualify new leads, planning territories, creating a strong pipework of potential new customers.
- Once potential leads are converted, you may be required to manage some of the accounts, depending on their ongoing requirements.
- You will be required to demonstrate commercial awareness of the company’s and customer requirements, and be able to apply this to demonstrate astute commercial awareness that protects the company and meet customers’ demands.
- You will deliver an excellent customer experience, with a primary focus on preserving the company’s stance on any sensitive negotiations.
- You will be required to collaborate positively with other internal teams, including sales, commercial, inventory, purchasing, and technical.
- Maintain accurate reporting to the Commercial Manager and Senior Management.
Skills and Qualifications
· Proven experience in a business development role.
· Immense organisational and multitasking capabilities required to manage multiple priorities.
· High level of competence with IT, numeracy, and administrative skills.
· Driven to succeed beyond expectations.
· Cultural understanding and sensitivity, with ability to adapt to existing company culture.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong multitasking capabilities under pressure.
· Ability to work on their own without supervision, collaboratively with other departmental leads, and also work under direct instruction from the Managing Director and Chairman of the company.
· Clear, confident, and concise communication abilities.
· Full UK Driving Licence.
The Company:
Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.
We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.
We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 22 stores within the estate, with more openings planned.
Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £88 million.
The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.
Key benefits but not limited to, include:
· Paid day off on your birthday
· Yearly bonus
· Free onsite parking
· Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive);
· Pension scheme 3% contributed by the company
· Annual pay review
· 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- What is your earliest possible start date?
- What is your postcode?
- Can you confirm your full availability to work the primary hours outlined in the job advert?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
