Business Development Manager - Japanese Trading Company

As a Business Development Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Market Strategy Development:

   • Formulate and execute comprehensive market strategies for the FMCG and retail sectors, with a particular focus on frozen food and other food related products.

2. Business Expansion:

   • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to expand the company's presence in the market.

3. Client Relationship Management:

   • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.

4. Market Research:

   • Conduct in-depth market research to stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences.

5. Reporting and Analysis:

   • Provide timely and accurate reports on market trends, sales performance, and Business Development activities.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration:

   • Collaborate with internal teams to align Business Development strategies with overall company objectives.

solid experience in FMCG/retail|industry knowledge of frozen food

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

1. Industry Knowledge:

   • Proven experience in FMCG and retail, with a strong emphasis on frozen food.

2. Market Strategy Expertise:

   • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective market strategies.

3. Reporting Skills:

   • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

4. Language Skills:

   • Proficient in English; Japanese language proficiency is a plus.

5. Communication Skills:

   • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

6. Results-Driven:

   • Track record of achieving and exceeding Business Development targets.

Our client is a Tier 1 Japanese Trading Company with various business lines from food, chemical and other industrial products. They have a strong presence worldwide and have been the pioneer in trading business.

• Great career prospects as the growth opportunity in the company is tremendous
• Opportunity to work with a wonderful history, culture and reputation
• The chance to really impact into the commercial decisions of a very successful business and input into planning, implementing and monitoring systems from the on-set
• Excellent remuneration package based on experience