Company Description
As a global key player in the field of microorganisms and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for
Baking, Food Taste & Pleasure, Health Care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to
working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs
11 000 people
in more than
50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of
3 billion euros.
Fermentis
, a business unit of the Lesaffre Group, is responsible for the development, marketing and commercialization of innovative products, solutions and services for the following markets:
- Traditional fermented beverages (beer, wine, cider, spirits, etc.)
- Specialty beverages (Kombucha, Kefir, etc.)
- Soft drinks and dairy beverages
- Raw materials such as: coffee, cocoa, tea, etc.
Its range of products and services covers almost all professional requirements: from performance, through production safeguarding, to the expression of sensory characteristics.
Job Description
- Performance & Analysis: Assist the RSM(Regional Sales Manager)in achieving revenue targets, preparing the marketing budget, and reporting monthly sales results with ad-hoc analysis.
- Market Research & Technical Sales: Conduct market studies and field visits to validate projections. Provide direct technical sales support by delivering presentations and preparing sales proposals to customers and distributors.
- Distribution Network Management: Actively work with distributors to achieve yearly goals (sales, coverage, promotions) and provide them with ongoing technical and commercial support.
- Promotion & Events: Support the promotion of products and assist in organizing customer seminars and events.
- Sales Administration & Quality Support: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure efficient order-to-invoice processing and handle customer complaints as needed.
- Reporting & Autonomy: Manage expenses within the budget, submit regular activity reports (weekly calls, meetings), and participate in performance reviews. All weekly activities require approval by the ASM(Area Sales Manager).
- Logistics: The role is based at a local affiliate office and requires significant travel (over 50% of the time).
Qualifications
Essential
- Brewing/distilling education background
- Oversea working or education is a plus
- Language: Native Chinese, Frequent English
Desirable:
- Spirit distilling working/internship experience
Additional Information
Lesaffre Values
Know, understand and demonstrate the Lesaffre values of
- TRUST,
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP,
- PASSION,
- HUMILITY, AND
- RESPECT with work colleagues and business partners.