Associate, Sales & Account Management (Freelancer)

About :   Do you love food and convenience put together? Then you will definitely love foodpanda!   foodpanda brings good food into the everyday, whether delivering on our signature pink bikes or serving insights into the newest food trends and showcasing local favorite restaurants. We operate in 12 countries in Asia including Laos . Through the energy of our riders and the teams in all of our office spaces, we connect lovers of food to our brilliant partner restaurants. We're changing the way food delivery is viewed and experienced worldwide.   We’re all about bringing on the smartest talents as we continue to grow with an “all hands-on deck” environment and hire those who can thrive in a fast-growing company.   We are looking for: Associate, Sales & Account Management (Freelancer) to join our growing team in Vientiane Capital, Laos . The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, acting as the main point of contact for inquiries and escalations, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure the smooth execution of vendor-related initiatives. It requires providing strategic collaboration, analyzing performance metrics, staying updated on industry trends, and preparing regular reports. Responsibilities: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with vendors and partners. Serve as the primary contact for vendor inquiries, addressing concerns and managing escalations promptly. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless comm unication and the execution of vendor-related initiatives. Provide strategic guidance and solutions to help vendors optimize their performance on our platform. Analyze vendor performance metrics and provide actionable insights to drive mutual growth. Stay informed and updated on industry trends, and competitor activities, and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports to provide updates on vendor performance and initiatives. Generate leads through research, networking, and outreach to build strategic partnerships while fostering trust with vendors by understanding their needs. Develop sales forecasts, implement strategies, and assess effectiveness, consistently exceeding targets while working independently. Support team projects and maintain accurate sales records. Requirements: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, CRM software, and other web-based platforms.  Analytical mindset with experience in performance evaluation and reporting. Ability to work independently with flexibility and exceptional time management skills. Willingness to travel within the assigned region, if required. Good level of communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and Lao. What we offer: Dynamic and challenging working environment with a steep learning curve. Culture that empowers you to take full ownership of your work and career. Great working atmosphere with regular company and team events. Opportunity to be part of a happy, high functioning, vibrant and smart team committed to diversity and inclusion. Competiti ve package, incentives, allowances, food perks, insurance, and more. Commitment to developing you personally and professionally.   Job Application:   We are an equal opportunity & inclusive workplace, we encourage and welcome candidates from every different and diverse background to apply, if you think you are a qualified and potential candidate, please submit your application to together make a difference at foodpanda!   Submit your CV with Cover Letter to [email protected] or call / WhatsApp (020 99 272 993) for more details.   ---   Find other opening positions at foodpanda below: https://careers.foodpanda.com/jobs?options=342&page=1   Note: We thank all candidates for their interest and effort, all applications will be reviewed. However, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   foodpanda is operated by the Delivery Hero Group, the global leader in the food delivery industry, processing over 4 million orders daily, operating in 40+ markets, with 25,000 employees and approximately 600,000+ restaurant partners worldwide.