JOB DESCRIPTION: Brand Manager Food

(Belgian Chocolate)



Vandergeeten is looking for a brand manager to work in China (Beijing or Shanghai Office). In this position you will represent several imported food brands of Belgian chocolates for brand building, marketing and sales organization.



Responsibility:

ü The mission of the brand manager is to develop the brand recognition towards Chinese consumers, to lead the sales teams (On Trade, Off Trade, E commerce, Business development…), to work with the brand owners for better communication in terms of production, purchasing, logistics, sales and brand development in China.

ü Make the following plans ：Sales plan, purchasing plan, POS plan, marketing/promotion plan

ü Lead and communicate with sales teams in order to develop sales for the entire Chinese market

ü Market visits in order to understand and know the market trends

ü Communicate with the suppliers and receive the suppliers when they visit the company

ü Coordinate with the different teams in the company

ü Organize the food show with other relevant parties of the company

ü Organize the events with event handlers for promoting the brand or selling the products

ü Train sales teams and cooperate with customers

ü This position is based in Beijing (option to be based in Shanghai) and may requires traveling across China.



Requirements:

ü At least 2 years in FMCG or in Brand management.

ü Autonomy

ü Excellent communication skills

ü Native Chinese level preferred and fluent English

ü Strong interest in retail industry

ü Open mind-set to different western and Chinese cultures.

ü Proficiency in PC software





Company Profile:

Vandergeeten & E.G. Distriselecta (a sister company), were established in 1994 and 2003 respectively. Our core a sister company of Vandergeeten business is importing premium confectionery products and beers from Europe, especially from Belgium. For over 20 years, European suppliers and Chinese customers praise Vandergeeten as a dependable corporate partner and have affirmed Vandergeeten high quality food and beverage products, its brands and service.



Our top priority is food safety and we hold our suppliers to the highest industry standards to protect our consumers. We have worked hard to gain and maintain our reputation for offering the best quality and safest imported food and beverages.