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Kenkko Corporation - Sales and Business Development Executive (English & one other European language)

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Central London - London, United Kingdom, NW4 2DG
Salary: Competitive package includes excellent basic + uncapped commission plan + bonus (OTE first year circa £45K)
Languages: French, German, Italian
Required Languages: 1

Advertiser Details

  • Name:
    Kenkko Corporation
  • Posted:
    23-02-2012
  • Code:
    TLJ/Kenkko
SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

An international commodity trading company specialising in edible nuts, seeds and dried fruit requires success driven, enthusiastic and focused individuals.

To be successful in sales you have to have ambition, personality, a desire to win and hunger to learn!

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and bright individual to join our dynamic team and become part of a growing international company, which is at the forefront of its industry.

Career Prospects: Long Term - Ability to progress to a senior sales/trading role.

Main Tasks:

Generating sales and building new markets through dynamic sales activities.

Developing new business opportunities through research, cold calling and setting up meetings.

Establishing effective rapport and relationships with customers and suppliers, initially by telephone.

Developing existing markets and increasing sales to existing customers.

Maintaining relationships with suppliers and developing relationships with new ones in order to secure reliable and competitive supply sources for the company.

Gathering information on market trends and reporting to team accordingly - Able to research, analyse and interpret information

Pro-active planning of trips to meet customers, suppliers and attend relevant exhibitions, conferences and conventions.

Main Characteristics

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience and evidence of track record of achievement in sales roles.

She/he will have a strong personality, be confident and highly motivated.
Able to work under pressure to produce results
Able to work independently and/ or as part of a team.
She/he will possess good sales and negotiation skills.
Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
She/he will have energy, enthusiasm, be goal orientated and target driven.

Able to travel within UK and overseas in order to meet customers, suppliers and attend exhibitions overseas.

Willing to work hard, often long hours in order to build relationships with suppliers and customers in other parts of the world (different time zones).

Other requirements

Permanent resident in the UK
Fluent English necessary

Fluency in other languages such as French, German, Italian or other is an advantage but not a pre-requisite.

Able to travel easily to our offices in North West London.
Competent user of all OFFICE software (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)

Salary:
Competitive package made of Basic + commission/bonuses on achieving targets and sales.
Generous basic dependant on experience, skills and evidence of track record.

Package uncapped, OTE first year circa £40K-£50K or more , subject to sales and targets achieved.

If you meet the expected criteria and wish to be considered for this role click the ' Apply ' button below to submit your CV and covering letter.

Due to the nature of this position, the recruiter has requested to restrict applications by location. Only candidates in the UK may apply.

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