Field-Based Business Development Representative (Mandarin Speaking) - Birmingham
Birmingham · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 6, 2026
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Birmingham
About the role
- The Field-Based Business Development Representative will join the Chinese Category team to drive Deliveroo's performance across Birmingham and surrounding territories.
- This role focuses on building relationships with new Chinese restaurant partners, negotiating partnerships, and expanding the company's local marketplace selection.
- The position is field-based and requires a self-motivated individual to engage directly with restaurant owners to demonstrate the commercial value of the platform.
Responsibilities
- Map, prospect, pitch, and close high-value Chinese restaurant partners across Birmingham and surrounding territories.
- Engage directly with independent restaurants in Mandarin or Cantonese via physical visits, phone calls, and social platforms.
- Oversee the end-to-end partner onboarding process to ensure it is fast, efficient, and seamless.
- Actively support and monitor new restaurant performance within their first eight weeks on the platform.
- Build deep insight into the regional Asian culinary scene to identify key brands that local customers crave.
Requirements
- Fluency in Chinese Mandarin with the ability to negotiate and build professional commercial partnerships.
- Demonstrated sales experience with a track record of actively targeting new business and delivering against commercial targets.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to handle negotiations and structure profitable, sustainable deals.
- Ability to work independently and spend significant time out on the road meeting prospects.
- Valid and current right to work in the United Kingdom.
Preferred qualifications
- Professional command or working knowledge of Cantonese.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
Workplace
- This is a hybrid role.
Skills
- Business Development
- Commercial Negotiation
- Mandarin
- Cantonese