International Business Development & Account Manager
Australian Fine Foods P/L
Tullamarine,Vic
Reporting to the Managing Director, I managed major accounts, oversaw the running of the office which included five employees. I was responsible for sales forecasting, budgeting, and setting sales targets and KPI’s. My role included sourcing new overseas clients and business opportunities as well as finding reliable and quality suppliers of new products. I was involved with all aspects of exporting product to major overseas accounts - such as invoicing, shipping information, problem resolution, import regulation adherence, documentation etc. I also worked with manufacturers to ensure their products adhere to new FDA import permit regulations imposed by countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and VietnamA major portion of my role here included negotiating and dealing with people at high levels of business – major clients, multinational suppliers, Austrade offices in South East Asia , Victorian Government Departments such as Regional Affairs, overseas government authorities and Federal Government for funding initiatives. My time here greatly developed my communication, negotiation and people management skills.