Brand Development Specialist (Mandarin Speaker)

Brand Development Specialist - Mandarin Speaker

Responsible for searching, identifying, and developing new product/brand opportunities from China, managing business communications and negotiations using Mandarin, and facilitating import administration coordination with related departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Analyze catalogs and propose new product variations or items from Chinese principals to complement and strengthen the company's existing brand portfolio.
2. Conduct negotiations on purchase prices (COGS), discounts, and commercial partnership schemes with Chinese principals to ensure cost efficiency and brand profit margins.
3. Accurately translate technical documents, specifications, catalogs, and product communication materials from Mandarin to Indonesian (and vice versa) for internal needs.
4. Manage requests for new product samples and collect supporting technical data from Chinese principals to support product launch readiness by the Brand Development (BD) team.
5. Coordinate with the internal Import/Logistics team to ensure that imported documents and product specifications from Chinese principals align with brand development requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, International Business, or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in Business Development, Brand Development, Product Sourcing
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, both spoken and written
• Strong Mandarin communication and negotiation skills with China-based principals/suppliers
• Good understanding of product sourcing, pricing, COGS, and commercial terms
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and coordination skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in building materials, interior, furniture, or premium products is a plus

Skills:

Business Negotiation, HubSpot, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Business Improvement, Business Development, International Business, Business Growth Strategy, Business Strategy, Salesforce