Business Development Executive

Confidential company; Leicester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (hybrid)

iPhone

iPad

Pension

Remote work

Job summary

Ersilia is seeking a Business Development Executive to manage and grow a premium FMCG client portfolio across the Midlands and East Anglia. This field-based role requires strong relationship-building with decision-makers and a track record in FMCG sales.

You will split time between account management and developing new business, with a base salary of £26k-£28k and uncapped commission (OTE £45k+). A company car and devices are provided along with pension and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' sales experience within the FMCG sector.
• Proven track record in account management and business development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach
• Able to build enduring relationships founded on trust and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a premium FMCG client portfolio across the Midlands and East Anglia.
• Account management (80%) and new business development (20%).
• Develop trusted partnerships with store managers and purchasing teams.
• Identify growth opportunities, implement effective sales strategies and ensure excellent client service.
• Regular territory travel to maintain face-to-face relationships with existing clients.
• Develop new business opportunities within the geographical area.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen for a motivated Business Development Executive to joina leading name in the premium FMCG sector, partnering with some of the UK’s most recognisable retail brands.

About the company:

A trusted brand of convenience products for shoppers' convenience and to boost sales for retailers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Business Development Executive will be responsible formanaging and growing a premium FMCG client portfolio across the Midlands and East Anglia regions.
• Account management (80%) and new business development (20%)
• Developing trusted partnerships with decision-makers including store managers to purchasing teams.
• Identify growth opportunities, implement effective sales strategies, and ensure exceptional customer service throughout the client journey.
• Regular territory travel to maintain face-to-face relationships with existing clients.
• Developing new business opportunities within the geographical area.

Experience & Skills needed:

• Minimum two years'sales experience within the FMCG sector
• Proven track record in account management and business development.
• Excellentcommunication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach
• Ableto build enduring relationships founded on trust and reliability.

Benefits:

• Basic salary £26-28k
• Uncapped commission, OTE £45k+
• Company car (hybrid), iPhone, IPad
• Remote, field-based role.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Company pension.