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Business Development Manager Cocoa and Chocolate – Bulk Ingredients Department

Employer
First Grade International Ltd
Location
Midlands Region – Bromsgrove based.
Salary
£35,000-£50,000 per annum - incorporating car allowance
Closing date
26 Aug 2024
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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Job Details

Midlands Region – Bromsgrove based.

  • Hybrid working
  • £35,000-£50,000 per annum - incorporating car allowance
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus
  • Company Pension Contribution
  • Free on-site parking

Do you have experience with trading Cocoa and Chocolate and B2B account management? Do you yearn for career progression in an evolving environment where every day offers you an opportunity to succeed? Do you strive to surpass set targets? Are you dynamic and forward thinking, a team player who can multitask? Do you have passion and drive that transfer into your interactions on all levels? Are you methodical and organized? 

Look no further - we have the perfect job for you…

First Grade International Ltd is the UK based office for a Singaporean owned business with a reputation as a market leader in food ingredient importing/distribution globally. The Bulk Ingredient Department sources ingredients from around the globe for distribution into the majority of the major food and drink manufacturers in the UK as well as a significant volume internationally. We are an ambitious, inclusive, forward-thinking business offering a supportive, friendly, team orientated culture with an excellent, modern office environment. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer focus, interactions, and attention to detail.

Due to the rapid expansion of our business, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in Cocoa and Chocolate to support our existing Cocoa and Chocolate team. This role will entail supporting the expansion and development of our chocolate portfolio as well as national and international account management. This is an excellent career development opportunity, involving both UK and overseas travel, sourcing ingredients and liaising with UK and International customers and suppliers.

You will have a proven record of experience working in a fast-moving B2B environment in food trading. A high level of education to include a degree level qualification and 5 GCSEs grades A*– C including Math, English and Science or equivalents. You will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills including a high standard of verbal and written communication. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel is required.  A full, valid, UK driving license is essential.  

You should send your CV, including details of current remuneration, by clicking the 'apply' button by latest 23/08/2024

Strictly no agencies.

 

 

                              

 

Company

We are a leading  global supplier of Coconut-based ingredients with industry staples such as Desiccated Coconut, Coconut Milk, Creamed Coconut, Coconut Oil and more. We also offer a wide range of  Dried Fruit, Nuts, Cocoa, Chocolate and Plant-Based Alternatives to the UK and European food industry supporting small to large-scale manufacturing.  We supply some of the biggest food groups and manufacturers globally and have a number of accreditations including BRCGS Agents and Brokers Standard (AA Grade), Soil Association approval and membership of Campden BRI, Rainforest Alliance Mass Balance and the Nut and Dried Fruit Trade Association (NDFTA).

We source and distribute to over 30 counties globally, where we specialise in providing the finest raw ingredients to the food and beverage manufacturing industries. We have been careful to build a team of professionals who have been trained to seek out the highest quality sources of supply and build up partnerships with like-minded suppliers so we can guarantee high quality products, at competitive prices that are delivered on time, every time.

Company info
Location
Coconut House
Tay Court
Isidore Road, Bromsgrove Enterprise Park
Bromsgrove
B60 3FQ
United Kingdom

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