Job Description

About Korea Foods Company:

Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 17 retail shops in the UK.

We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company's capabilities further.

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time, Subject to 3-month probation

Working Hours: 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00

Main Purpose & Scope of the Job

The SAM will be responsible for successfully developing sales with new and existing accounts, primarily within the Oriental sector. The successful candidate should be able to communicate exceptionally well within the Oriental sector, understanding the cultural needs of our accounts.

Duties & Key Responsibilities

Effectively manage the day-to-day operation of the accounts, liaising between departments to ensure that customers are serviced to the highest standards.

Work with the senior management to agree and execute the sales strategy.

Work with the senior management to improve margin and drive increased volume.

Negotiate improved terms with existing accounts.

Ad Hoc duties related to the business as requested or required by the senior management.

Person Specification

Excellent communication skills with emphasis on listening

Ability to communicate effectively within the Oriental sector

Business fluent in English & Mandarin/Korean

Exceptional self-motivation. A positive thinker who can find solutions rather than report problems. Possess a "can-do and will-do" attitude. High numeracy levels, with high proficiency in excel and data analysis. Adaptable to the working culture within our company, which can be ambiguous and hands-on. Ability to be sensitive towards other cultures within the workplace. Have a co-operative approach working with other departments within the business. Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and other constraints of a growing business, whilst maintaining attention to quality & detail. Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt. Hold a clean driving licence.
The remuneration of the role will be discussed at interview stages.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

When are you available to start the new role? Are you eligible for working in the UK? (If you are holding a VISA, please also advise the visa type and the expiry date for the current visa.)
Experience:

Food industry: 2 years (required) Wholesales: 2 years (required) FMCG: 2 years (required)
Language:

Mandarin (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person