German speaking Business Development Manager (FMCG)

FRENCH SELECTION (FS) Job title: German speaking Business Development Manager (FMCG) Location: London Hybrid work 2 days a week in the office Salary: between £35,000 and £50,000 per annum depending on experience, plus bonus and great benefits Ref: 4331BG To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 4331BG The company: A leading international food manufacturer serving retailers, distributors and foodservice partners in international markets Main duties: An exciting opportunity to drive sales growth and expand distribution across Germany by developing strategic partnerships, managing key distributors and identifying new business opportunities within the FMCG sector. The role: - Develop and implement business development strategies to drive sales growth across Germany - Build, manage and strengthen relationships with distributors, retailers, wholesalers and key trade partners - Identify new business opportunities through market analysis, consumer insights and competitor research - Drive distribution expansion and increase market presence across mainstream retail channels - Lead, coach and support field sales teams to deliver objectives and achieve sales targets - Collaborate with Marketing and Supply Chain teams to execute effective go-to-market strategies to optimise product offerings - Monitor sales performance, analyse market trends and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management - Manage business development budgets and support forecasting, planning and international travel to customers and partners as required The candidate: - Fluent in German (written and spoken) essential - Experience in FMCG sales or business development, with a strong focus on the German market required - A proven track record of delivering sales growth through distributor, wholesale or retail channels -- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data - Proactive, organised and the ability to work independently - Passion for food and the food industry - Able to travel to Germany when needed The salary: between £35,000 per annum and £50,000 per annum depending on experience plus bonus and great benefits French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.