Universal Import & Export Limited

Business Manager

  • Basis:  Full-Time
  • Closing Date:  01 Dec, 2024
  • Job Ref:  KMP-95037

Job Description

Join our growing team as a Business Manager, where you will leverage your expertise in supplier relations, technical expertise and business development within the Personal Protective Equipment and Nautical industries.

Your role will involve maintaining strong communication with suppliers, negotiating agreements, exploring new business opportunities, building in-house technical expertise, service and managing key client relationships.

Candidates with 5-10 years of experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a good grasp of industrial processes are preferred. A background in PPE or nautical field is a plus. Enjoy a competitive salary of €35,000 – €45,000 based on experience, with growth potential.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact, apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Overall supplier knowledge
  • Keeping good relations with suppliers through excellent communication and regular visits
  • Negotiating with suppliers
  • Agency agreements
  • Exploring new business opportunities
  • Exploring new solutions from existing suppliers
  • Monitoring the market using statistical data and regulation changes
  • Identifying exhibitions and business trips
  • Client focus
  • Pricing policy
  • Management of account representatives
  • Handling of UIEL’s key customers
  • Growth strategy and investment of the Business department
  • Approval of supplier orders
  • Control of stock in collaboration with the Operations Manager

Qualifications / Requirements:
5-10 years experience in a related role or tertiary education with 2-5 years experience ideally in industrial PPE and / or industrial processes; management experience is not a pre-requisite, but is preferred; excellent communication, negotiation and sales skills; a good understanding of the technical aspects of industrial products; B driving license; computer literate; English and Maltese languages.

  • Salary:  €35,000 - €45,000
  • Location:  Paola