Job Description

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.

Apply today!