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Great opportunity for an Export Business Development Executive (Export BDE) to join a small beauty and gifting company. This London-based role involves driving business growth, focusing on international markets.
Client Details
Our client is a small, family run, British beauty company based in London founded over 20 years ago. They are known for their expertise in creating beautifully crafted and scented products for bath, body, wellness, and lifestyle, across mass-tige. The company values authenticity, kindness, commitment, and responsibility, and is dedicated to sustainability and innovation. It collaborates with leading brands and organisations to design unique collections that re imagine iconic designs and heritage.
Description
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients across distributors and direct international retail relationships.
- Oversee the sales performance of key accounts, identifying areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve overall customer service and satisfaction.
- Prepare sales reports and forecast future sales trends.
- Manage contract negotiations with key accounts.
- Stay updated on retail industry trends and developments.
- Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.
Profile
A successful Export BDE should have:
- A desire to hunt for and win new business.
- Experience in business development, with an FMCG background.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Willingness to travel internationally 3-4 times a year.
- Additional language skills a bonus.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary of between £35,000 and £40,000 GBP, plus bonus.
- The opportunity to work in a small, tight knit, family run business.
- International travel 3-4 times per year.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Hybrid working with a flexible approach in West London.
