CG0079TLBChinese Speaking Import Trader

Negotiable • Full time • Gatwick, London, United Kingdom

Company Information

Our client is a high quality frozen food supplier based near Gatwick, London. With business expansion to China and Asia, they have now a vacancy for the Chinese Speaking Import Trader.

Job Description

Overall Responsibility 

The successful applicant will be responsible for creating a client base in China and Hong Kong and importing wholesale frozen meat, poultry and fish from Europe and elsewhere.

Key areas of responsibility

Making offers of product to export to a broad range of clients, including wholesalers, food processing companies and retailers. Securing deals on full and part container loads where necessary.  

Negotiating prices with customer, on both contracts and one-off sales

Building a lasting relationship with clientele, being responsible for liaising with them on a regular basis  

Arranging (in co-operation with the finance team) the terms and conditions of sale, including aspect of letters of credits and guarantees and Incoterms. Liaison customers to obtain information for us to secure credit limits where possible. 

Working with transport manager to arrange delivery of products, and securing best rates from transport companies within China where necessary.

In the rare event of disputes with clients regarding quality of product, liaison at all stages and timely resolution. 

In the long term, establishment of relationships with cold stores in China and processing plants

Required Skills

Knowledge of meat and fish industry, both in China and worldwide

Familiarity with the Chinese market, regarding consumer taste and knowledge of companies operating in the industry 

Aptitude in negotiating deals and long term contracts

Knowledge of international trade, including all aspects of import, export and duty. 

Chinese (both written and spoken) 

Numerate and computer literate

Common sense and capacity to retain information

Ability to work independently where required and also with other members of the team 

Initiative will be highly required to establish our customer base and gain a competitive edge over other companies

This job was created on 18/10/2011.