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Commercial Business Advisor – Food & Beverage and Consumer Goods

Newzealandtradeandenterprise
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Europe Middle East & Africa
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Solid understanding of market entry and route-to-market strategies across UK retail, wholesale, food service and on-premise channels
  • Sector knowledge across Food & Beverage and ideally Consumer Goods
  • Keen business acumen and experience working alongside CEOs
  • Superior communication, business consulting and relationship management skills
  • Knowledge of the UK commercial landscape
Nice to have
  • Existing buyer connections within UK grocery, food service or wholesale networks
  • Marketing or consumer-market understanding, and knowledge of brand positioning
  • Experience across both the UK and Irish markets
What the job really is

As a Commercial Business Advisor at NZTE, you will work closely with New Zealand exporters in the Food & Beverage and Consumer Goods sectors to develop and implement their go-to-market strategies in the UK. Your role involves providing strategic insights, coaching leadership teams, and evaluating market opportunities while collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to drive customer growth.

Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid working environment
  • Progressive wellbeing culture
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Dedicated L&D budget
  • Inclusive and stimulating organisational culture
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role known internally as Business Development Manager may imply different expectations
  • Requires right to work in the UK
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