Hyperama plc is one of the UK leading Cash & Carry and foodservice operators, as well as leading importers and suppliers of ethnic food in the UK.

From small beginnings in Nottingham in 1976, the company now operates from four depots in the Midlands which include Nottingham, West Bromwich, Peterborough and Derby.

We also own the Tiger Tiger brand, which was launched on 27.02.2004 to meet the growing demand for authentic premium Asian food.

Tiger Tiger has a range of products allowing consumers to experience restaurant quality food in their own homes in a convenient and delicious manner. Tiger Tiger is widely sold in the UK and is also exported to the USA, Middle East and Europe.

The Hyperama Group is a growing business and a dynamic place to work.

We employ over 300 employees across the group, and our success is reliant on our staff feeling engaged, motivated and valued. We share a common goal of providing customer satisfaction as the group continues to expand and thrive in a variety of competitive markets. The company operate a mixed fleet of vehicles used to transport goods to our clients across the UK.

The company is looking for a new additional Business Development Manager to further build on the Chinese Restaurant and Fast Food customer base in-store based in Derby and/or Nottingham.

·Your principle role is to drive the sales and service for our Chinese customer base;

·You will be required to work from your portfolio of customers each month, to actively sell products to your customers and ensure they receive a great service;

·You will also be required on to work on cold calls/lapsed customer calls and developing customer accounts, maintaining good relations with the customer;

·You may also be required on occasion to support the operational team in tasks, such as merchandising, ensuring the section looks presentable, stock is available and so on.

The candidate will need to:

·Candidates must speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin

·Have excellent customer service skills with an approachable manner

·Have experience of working to targets and providing feedback to management following any comments/feedback from your customers to improve services.

·Be self-motivated with strong negotiation and communication skills

·Have a flexible approach to working patterns to meet the needs of the customer base

·Have knowledge of the Chinese restaurant and fast food market with a basic product knowledge in the wholesale industry