Job Description
For our office in London, we are looking for a new colleague for the position of
Sales & Marketing Manager (full-time)
Company
Daesang UK is a newly opened branch office belonging to Daesang Europe B.V., which is the European subsidiary of Daesang Corp.. Daesang Corp. is a leading food company located in South Korea, specializing in consumer food products, feed & food ingredients. Daesang Europe has strong enthusiasm to penetrate food industry (retail, food service, B2B) in the UK, and furthermore in the entire Europe.
Responsibilities
- Manager of Sales & Marketing in Korean Food business in the UK
- Increase sales volumes including entry into the food market in mainstream retail, food service & B2B field
- Planning & Implementing marketing strategies for Korean Food business both off-line & on-line
- Strengthen communication & collaboration with HQ in Korea
What do we ask of you?
- Minimum 3-year experience in Food industry in the UK
- Abundant experience in Sales & Marketing operations in major brand, retail, import or distribution company
- Strong network in European Food industry with retailer, buyer, distributor
- Agility in multicultural environment
- Flexible, team-oriented mind & good communication skills
- Excellent command of English compulsory & Korean preferable (skills in European language other than English also preferable)
- Available working in London, UK (work Visa holder to work legally in the UK)
What do we offer you?
- 8 Bank holidays and Paid Holiday pro-rata basis
- Travel allowance (Business trip & Commute)
- Further details including salary to be discussed
Interested?
For more information about the position or the application procedure, please contact us.
History and Performance
Since founded in 1956, Daesang Corporation has been creating customer value at the forefront of Korea’s food culture. Daesang began with the production of Miwon (fermented seasoning) and expanded into Korean fermented paste and sauces, Kimchi, frozen/chilled foods, processed meats and westernized foods, on the strength of Jongga, O’Food, and Chung Jung One. Daesang is now widely recognized as Korea's representative general food company.
Daesang has also emerged as a leader in the domestic food ingredient industry with the Bio Business (including seasonings, amino-acids and chlorella), Starch Sugar Business (which produces dietary, functional and industrial ingredients using processed corn, tapioca, etc.), and Lycine Business (which applies amino acid manufacturing technology).
Moreover, Daesang is gaining momentum in its growth as a global corporation. Since coming into prominence as the first Korean company to set up manufacturing facilities overseas, we have continued to expand and strengthen our presence in Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries, while tailoring our strategies to countries like China and the United States, discovering new business opportunities. Going forward, we will continue to create value for our customers and contribute to the development of our society and country, based on Daesang's core vision of creating a happy future through a healthy food culture.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £1.00 per month
Schedule:
Work Location: In person