Business Development Executive

SHS Drinks; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Sector training programmes

Job summary

SHS drinks is seeking a Brand Development Executive to drive growth across the on-premise drinks scene in the Midlands. The role focuses on expanding distribution for well-known brands within independent free trade and national accounts, with exposure to both sales and activation activities.

You will work remotely in a field-based capacity, supported by sector training programmes. The position offers a competitive package including a company car and a 15% bonus, reflecting the dynamic nature of

Responsibilities

• Achieve and surpass regional sales targets for a broad portfolio of brands across the regional territory.
• Engage with local businesses to grow distribution and visibility, win new business and maintain existing accounts.
• Lead marketing activation elements with on-trade outlets to drive footfall and product trials, and support brand activation with retail outlets.

Job description

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to embark on a sales career within the exciting and fast paced world of the on trade drinks scene?

I am recruiting for a role perfectly suited to candidates at the beginning of their career journey in the world of the on premise drinks industry.

This is a Brand Development Executive role with SHS drinks. Targeted at growing the on premise Independent free trade and activating brands across national account customers for a growing UK drinks portfolio representing some of the UK's biggest brands including WKD, Schloer, Mex Tequila, Shandy Shack & many more.

Ways of Working: Remote (Field Based Midlands)

Salary: £29.5K + Company Car + 15% bonus

Sector and role specific training programmes provided

Why this role?

• You will be joining at an exciting time of expansion for this business as they continue to grow their team and their on premise outreach across the UK.
• Utilise and develop your understanding and love of the drinks industry across your territory growing distribution and visibility in a range of accounts.
• This is a company passionate about distributing some of the most recognised brands in the drinks industry, boasting an array of household brands names in both the alcoholic and soft drinks sector.
• Work for a business dedicated to working with great people in developing and nurturing great brands remaining committed to the professional development of their team.

The Role…

Achieve and surpass regional sales targets for an extensive selection of brands across their portfolio.

Engage with local businesses across the regional territory, driving volume and visibility whilst winning new business and maintaining current business.

The role will be predominantly sales focussed. However, there will be elements of marketing activation required where you will need to work with on-trade outlets to deliver exciting, footfall driving and product-trialling activity to support the brands. There will also be element of activation involved with managed retail outlets via Senior National Account managers providing experience & development with a view to role progression over time.

The Company…

SHS drinks is a major force in the FMCG sector both in the UK and internationally. In addition to handling major alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks they create and market their own ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-serve (RTS) ranges. Distributing an impressive selection of some of the UK's most recognisable drinks brands and category leaders.

An ambitious and insight-led business, with a laser focus on detail, always working hard to shape tomorrow's markets today. Focussed around the development of the people and the year on year growth of their brands across the UK market.

Their values are centred around honesty and integrity as they continue to create drinks and experiences that add value to their customers.