Business Head - Food Ingredients
Location: Shanghai, China
Category: Dairy
Job Purpose and Impact:
This position will take full execution responsibility of Dairy business in China. He/she will own the business strategy of the Dairy business, identify and capture opportunities to profitably expand the business into new level.
Key Accountabilities:
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to inform strategic decisions.
- Lead and manage the sales team to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Oversee contract negotiations, pricing strategies, and deal closures.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
- Ensure efficient and effective sales operations, including order processing, logistics, and customer service.
- Implement and maintain best practices and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor and manage the business unit's budget & expenses
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with commodity sales and trading.
- Implement and oversee risk management strategies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in cash market trading, with a focus on agricultural commodities or Food Ingredients within the Chinese market.
- Experience with Dairy category is highly preferred.
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret market data, assess trading opportunities, and make informed decisions.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written, in Mandarin and English.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of P&L management
- Thorough understanding of risk management principles and regulatory requirements governing trading activities in China.
To Apply
Sarka LLORENS CINKOVA 辛莎
Recruitment Partner - Food Tech & Nutrition Science - APAC
Mobile:+65 9297 9345 Book time to talk with me here.
EA No: 17S8637 Reg No: R1329451
