Jenny

Founder & Director – International Business Development (F&B & Events)
Female42 y/oBD Manager/Sales Manager/Supervisor/Sales Director/Regional Sales Manager/Supervisor/City ManagerLive in GuangzhouNationality New Zealand
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Summary

I am a dynamic and results-oriented international business professional with over twelve years of experience in foreign trade, global market expansion, and business development across APAC, Europe, and beyond. My career reflects a proven ability to identify opportunities, build cross-border partnerships, and drive commercial growth across FMCG, retail, B2B, and trading sectors. Having held leadership roles in both multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures, I have developed a unique blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and cultural fluency that enables me to deliver measurable results in highly competitive environments.

Work experience

  • Founder & Director – International Business Development (F&B & Events)

    Independent Venture – Butcher’s Block
    2024.01-2025.01(a year)
    • Established and led an F&B business targeting international clientele and corporate groups. • Secured 30+ B2B partnerships with multinational companies, alumni associations, and international chambers of commerce. • Designed and delivered customized corporate events, generating RMB 600K in annual B2B revenue. • Built a strong network of suppliers, distributors, and overseas contacts, relevant to international trade. • Developed and executed marketing strategies that attracted expats and global business communities in South China. - 1 -
  • Overseas Business Development Director

    Guanglian Trading company
    2021.01-2024.01(3 years)
    • Led overseas business development and trading operations, expanding company presence in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and other key markets. • Negotiate long-term supply contracts with overseas distributors and trading partners. • Built global supplier network, reducing sourcing costs by 12% while ensuring compliance with trade regulations. • Drove new market entry into 5 countries, achieving multi-million RMB sales growth. • Identified, evaluated, and secured new overseas clients and business partners, driving long-term growth. • Built and maintained strong international client relationships, managing negotiations and contract agreements. • Sourced suppliers, coordinated logistics, and ensured compliance with international trade regulations. • Monitored global market trends and identified new business opportunities for sustainable growth.
  • Marketing Director

    RIO (Retail/Consumer Brand)
    2020.01-2021.01(a year)
    • Directed brand marketing and promotional campaigns nationwide. • Strengthened retail penetration in tier1&tier 2 cities with targeted trade marketing campaigns. • Launched new product activation campaigns, improving category awareness by 20% • Managed cross-functional teams and agency partners to deliver integrated campaigns on time and within budget. • Oversaw budget allocation, market insights, and media planning to support growth targets.
  • Sales & Marketing Manager

    Mannings (Health & Beauty Retail)
    2017.01-2020.01(3 years)
    • Managed 40million RMB turnover across Guangdong Region, CHINA • Delivered +15% category sales growth YOY through supplier collaboration and regional trade marketing promotions. • Improved supplier engagement by +30%, including own brand, driving profitability and efficiency. • Implemented customer loyalty programs that increased repeat purchase rates.
  • Regional Trade Marketing Manager (South China)

    Heineken
    2014.01-2017.01(3 years)
    • Managed trade marketing programs for premium beer across 8 cities and 30+ distributors. • Achieved +20% on-trade sales growth through trade activations campaigns and targeted seasonal promotions. • Spearheaded 3 new SKU launches, reaching >80% distribution coverage among distributors network. • Strengthened distributor partnerships, contributing RMB90M incremental revenue.
  • marketing manager - b2b

    Staples NZ
    2011.01-2014.01(3 years)
    • Led corporate B2B marketing campaigns, generating +25% qualified lead growth. • Collaborated on cross-border APAC initiatives, ensuring brand consistency and cost optimization. - 2 - • Supported product launch strategies, contributing to 18% category revenue growth.
  • Marketing Manager

    CanTeen Charity
    2007.01-2011.01(4 years)
    • Managed nationwide fundraising campaigns, securing NZD 1.5m+ corporate sponsorships. • Increased donor engagement by +40% YOY, strengthening brand presence.
  • Sales and Marketing Specialist

    Bancorp Treasury Services Limited
    2005.01-2007.01(2 years)
    • Supported business development through brand research, media analysis, and client reporting. • Managed corporate events, campaigns, website, CRM, and social media channels. • Delivered market insights and oversaw budgets to strengthen trans-Tasman marketing strategy

Educational experience

  • Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

    Marketing and Advertising.
    2000.09-2004.12(4 years)
    Double Bachelor degree in Business
  • Auckland Girls Grammar School, New Zealand

    high school
    1998.11-2000.08(2 years)
    high school
  • Guangzhou International English & Economic High School, China

    intermediate / high school
    1994.09-1998.10(4 years)
    intermediate / high school

Languages

English
Proficient
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

Certificates

Certificate in Business – Preliminary
Diploma in Marketing Communications – IAA

Skills

CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce), Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI), Trade Marketing & POS Tools
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