Business Development Executive

Company Description

“To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!” - that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’).

foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores — foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!

If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. foodpanda comprises of people from more than 60 nationalities, and we believe in winning through diversity.

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

Job Description

• You will be part of our company’s growth by acquiring new restaurants to partner with us
• You will effectively and efficiently exhaust leads and close deals with target restaurants by cold calling, fieldwork, virtual presentations, etc). You will consistently make a good first impression, effectively communicate the benefits of foodpanda's premium product, and negotiate contracts with partner restaurants.
• Effectively and creatively present foodpanda’s packages to potential vendors
• Work closely with other departments to make sure we have a successful vendor incubation
• Exceed sales goals: The BDE will play a crucial role in driving volume & quality sales and achieving performance-based goals, both as an individual and as part of a team. They will be motivated to over-achieve sales targets and contribute to the continuous growth of foodpanda. Sales incentives will be offered to reward exceptional performance.
• Be the local representative in the area: monitoring competitor activities, gathering feedback, and provide recommendations to ensure a healthy market share.
• As a local market expert, the Business Development Executive will gather feedback from partner restaurants and provide valuable recommendations for improvements to management. They will have a good understanding of the food market, proactively engage with quality vendors and stay updated on the latest developments in order to effectively contribute to foodpanda's success.

Qualifications

• Candidate with Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, mass communication or related area preferred
• At least 1 - 2 years experience in sales, business development, upselling and similar areas, preferably with field sales experience is needed for this position
• Good understanding of Sales Pipeline Management
• Good communication skills. Preferably comfortable to speak in both English, Filipino, and in the local dialect in the area
• Open for fresh graduates. Preferably with sales experience through internship
• Open to do extensive fieldwork within Taguig and Makati area.
• Persuasive and highly motivated to over-achieve sales target
• Excellent communication skills, including a clear, confident speaking voice and a friendly rapport with customers/client
• Ability to be flexible and creative in dealing with customers/client
• Experience working with Salesforce.com or similar CRM is an advantage
• Self motivated team player with a proven ability to work in a fast paced environment and can work independently.

Additional Information

What we offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!

foodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (“DH Group”) - the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index