Chinese Category Client Partner (Mandarin Speaking)

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Our Global Structure Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. About the team United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I) is the largest market for Deliveroo and is at the forefront of strategic, commercial and operational innovation. Our partner-facing commercial teams present one of the biggest growth opportunities available to Deliveroo and we are building a team of commercially savvy, entrepreneurial and ambitious individuals to help us fulfil our partners potential in key categories. About the role We are looking for a Client Partner to join our UKI Commercial team in the Chinese Category. Reporting to the Head of Chinese Category, this is an exciting opportunity to drive the growth of Chinese restaurants across UKI. You will manage a team of Commercial Account Managers who manage and sign the highest performing Chinese restaurants around the UK and Ireland. One position will focus on Core and Greater London, the other on the regions outside of London. The role will be commercially focused and require cross-functional collaboration with different teams across the Deliveroo business (e.g. Regional Managers, Sales, Finance and Marketing) to ensure the Chinese Category is performing to its best. What you'll be doing Category Leadership: working not just with your direct team, but with regional commercial teams across UK & Ireland, technology, marketing and partnerships to maximise and grow the Category. Line management: managing a direct team of Chinese sales and commercial account managers based mainly in London, but also in our key strategic regional locations. Portfolio management: you’ll own the relationship with some of our biggest partners, helping them grow their business, in order to grow ours. Commercial Acumen: lead your commercial team to negotiate effectively with restaurants to achieve the best outcomes for Deliveroo and grow the partners business. Role Model: A leader within the team, you will be responsible for driving up sales and commercial performance across the Category including role modelling best-in-class behaviours, managing commercial managers supporting them to hit team targets and grow their portfolios. Delivering programmes: as a leader in our business, you’ll lead the delivery and performance of large commercial programmes by working across regional, commercial and project teams based in and out of Head Office. Tasting: Sample food from a variety of high quality establishments and attend restaurant and food meet ups. Enjoy the restaurant scene and have a passion for all the different aspects of Chinese cuisine. Requirements 5+ sales and commercial experience in a similar market and industry. A strong leader, able to influence colleagues both inside and outside of our organisation in order to achieve...

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