Business Development Manager South Korea

Business Development Manager

Seoul

South Korea

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Located in Seoul, reporting to Regional Sales Manager Southeast Asia, as the Business Development Manager (BDM) for South Korea, you will be responsible for managing & growing existing business relationships while actively pursuing new opportunities to expand Tirlan’s presence in the Food Service channel.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in identifying and capitalising on new opportunities, building strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth. This role will be pivotal in delivering on our long term strategic vision for the region.

Responsibilities

• Account Management
• Business Development
• Market Analysis
• Relationship Building
• Ownership of Commercial Plans
• Sales Forecasting
• Networking & Partnership Building
• Proposal Development
• Performance Tracking & Reporting

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a business development role, sales, or related role.
• Experience selling premium imported dairy products in the food service channel, demonstrating an understanding of the market & established customer network.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial savvy.
• Negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft excel.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent in Korean & English.
• Drivers licence.

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation