Business Development Executive

Avidity; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive sales efforts in Glasgow and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes building relationships with key decision-makers, conducting daily sales calls, and promoting brands like J2O and Mountain Dew. Ideal candidates will have a background in direct sales, preferably within food service. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits, including a company car and pension scheme.

Benefits

No weekend working

23 days paid holidays

Company car & fuel card

Potential to earn bonus

Company pension scheme

Free life assurance

Discounted private healthcare

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a direct sales role preferred.
• Food Service or Catering background is ideal.
• Comfortable managing your own diary.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key decision makers.
• Conduct a minimum of 4 sales calls per day.
• Drive sales of multiple brands in food service.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales target achievement

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive - Britvic

Location:Glasgow, Edinburgh & surrounding areas (Ideal postcode EH28)

Permanent, Full time

Salary £30-33k per annum plus performance related bonus, company car & fuel card

Are you a star at building relationships? Do you love a target? Could you be the gin to our tonic?

We have a juicy opportunity to join our Britvic Food Service Team. We help brands sell more and in thisTango-tastic role, you will drive sales of J2O, Drench, Mountain Dew and many more by maximising brand awareness and presence in food service outlets.You will do this by identifying key decision makers, approaching them and making appointments to enable you to build a relationship and successfully drive sales of your products. Conducting a minimum of 4 calls per day, you will be responsible for your own appointment making and be confident in managing your own diary.

This won't be your first selling role and ideally you will also come from a Food Service or Catering background. Alternatively convenience channel experience would be benefical but is not essential.

What’s in it for you?

We recognise that people are the key to our success. That’s why we make sure everyone at McCurrach enjoys continuous support, great perks and excellent career development opportunities. Some of the key perks include:

• No weekend working (40 hours Monday to Friday)
• 23 days paid holidays + public holidays (increases with length of service)
• Company car & fuel card
• Potential to earn bonus
• Company pension scheme - 3% employer contributions
• Free life assurance at 3x annual salary
• Access to discounted private healthcare & Discounted Health Cash Plan
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – up to 5 days!
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support on Physical, Mental & Financial Well-being
• Family-friendly working policies (such as enhanced maternity & paternity leave)
• Employee Benefits & Discounts portal (discounts from a wide range of retailers plus much more!)

Who are we looking for?

Our top performers are confident, results-driven and super-organised. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience within a direct sales role, however we would also consider experience within the independents/convenience sector. You will be a self-starter and be comfortable working independantly.

If this role quenches your thirst, don't miss out! Do yourself a flavour and apply now!

Please note this role requires a full UK manual driving licence (with no more than 6 pts or previous bans), all offers will be subject to successful completion of a DVLA licence check. This is a field based role which will involve regular travel on a daily basis, so you must be comfortable driving distance.Please note this role will also require manual handling/heavy lifting.Overnights may be required on occasion