Business Development Associate

Key responsibilities

• Identify and prospect potential customers, particularly within the food-service, restaurant, and other related industries.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Present and introduce the company's products, and solutions to potential customers.
• Understand customer requirements and coordinate with internal teams to provide appropriate product recommendations and quotations.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, samples, and other sales-related requirements.
• Negotiate with clients and assist in closing sales while ensuring company pricing and policies are followed.
• Monitor customer accounts, sales activities, and business opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify potential customers, industry trends, competitor activities, and new opportunities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and other departments to ensure smooth order fulfillment and customer service.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, customer information, sales activities, and account updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in Business Development, Sales, Account Management is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and confident in dealing with clients.
• Strong ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Good organizational and follow-up skills.
• Willing to conduct client visits and perform field work when required.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced and target-driven environment.