Representation in the Netherlands principally covering beef and lamb markets on behalf of AHDB

Description

The AHDB representative requirements for the selected markets include, but not limited to:
• Liaise effectively with the UK and French based AHDB Export teams by regular telephone, email and face-to-face communication. This may require foreign travel to AHDB Head Office or major food events (e.g. SIAL Paris, Anuga Cologne) for meetings. The total number of face-to-face meetings, including at events, is expected to be a minimum of three per year
• Establish a detailed understanding of the market opportunity, including a breakdown of sales and marketing potential by channel and product sector, and an identified list of development target customers.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with UK beef and lamb exporters, agents, representatives and in-market importers, distributors, food service operators and retailers.
As appropriate, work jointly with these contacts to successfully deliver promotional activities .
Initial 2 year contract with options of 1+1 extensions
Closing date is NOON 19th Jan 2026.
Estimated cost £170k (VAT inclusive) per annum.
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