Job Summary
Lead and execute trade marketing strategies for frozen food products, manage import/export and sourcing operations, oversee meat cutting workflows, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and drive sales growth through customer and supplier relationship management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute trade marketing plans for frozen food products, including promotional activities, pricing strategies, and product positioning to drive sales growth
- Manage import and export operations to meet high customer service and response standards
- Negotiate prices, packaging, and delivery methods to optimize sourcing and distribution of frozen food products
- Direct workflows of meat cutters and meat/seafood clerks to ensure products meet company quality standards
- Follow and enforce organic standards procedures related to cutting, preparing, displaying, and storing meat products
- Implement promotional events and marketing blitzes to promote vendor deals and achieve sales targets on featured items
- Monitor and ensure compliance with food safety requirements for meat storage and handling
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including food safety and quality standards
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and suppliers to support business growth
- Receive, inspect, and record product consignments for accuracy, temperature control, and quality assurance
- Analyze market research and trends to assess consumer demand, sales potential, and competitor impact
- Oversee budgeting for trade marketing activities to ensure efficient and effective resource use
- Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to maintain adequate inventory levels and manage stock rotations
- Track competitor pricing, product innovations, and distribution strategies to maintain market competitiveness
- Identify and develop new wholesale channels, including regional distributors, international markets, and online B2B platforms
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Required competencies and certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline
- Minimum 6 years of experience in B2B sales, particularly in wholesale or distribution sectors
- Valid 2A/2B/Class 3 driving license with willingness to travel as required
- Knowledge of frozen food products, storage, transportation, and cold chain management
- Understanding of shipping operations including import and export
- Ability to control storage room temperatures for frozen products
- Familiarity with food handling processes and compliance with food safety standards
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays, with capacity for prolonged standing and working under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet timelines effectively
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Experience in wholesale/retail packaging, especially in frozen meat manufacturing
- 2A/2B/ Class 3 compulsory. Preferably possess own transport. (Required to travel from time to time)
