Business Development Associate – FMCG
Central London – Hybrid (3 days WFH) – Salary up to £40k + Bonus, pension contribution and company benefits.
Pod Talent is excited to partner with a leading global food and ingredient manufacturer and distributor. Our client has a strong worldwide presence and 30+ offices spread throughout EU, US and Asia. The business has over 40 years of experience in the industry and currently supplying world-leading names in the food business. This truly innovative and customer-focused business values long-term relationships and commitment to quality.
It’s an exciting time to join this company as they’ve experienced a 10% YoY growth due to several big acquisitions across Asia and the US - now they are focusing on expanding their reach in the European market.
It’s a superb opportunity to work in a multi-national, supportive, passionate and driven environment with a clear progression plan to become a business development manager in the future.
What are your responsibilities:
Supporting sales team during exciting expansion in Germany and the rest of the DACH region.
Generating new leads and dispatching price quotes to customers, coordinating directly with the Product Management team.
Overseeing customer inquiries and orders while working closely with the internal commercial, logistics and quality departments.
Inputting, confirming and overseeing the full process of purchasing orders.
Handling product and sample distribution between warehouses and existing or new customers.
What is your skill set:
Fluency in English and German is required, including excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
Essential experience in a similar support/admin or commercial role.
Proficiency and knowledge of any ERP and CRM systems.
Fantastic commitment to customer service, as you would be one of the main points of contact with internal and external customers.
If you are an ambitious self-starter and keen on taking your next step in customer service, B2B sales or business development – you are in the right place. It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone who can work towards tight deadlines and wants to take a step into a global company OR expand their skillset and knowledge in the industry.
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