Business Development Executive

Field Sales Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & support

Performance bonus

Holiday accrual

Company car

Job summary

Field Sales Solutions is looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to cover a broad territory around Newcastle upon Tyne. You will engage with around 200 major grocery and convenience retailers, driving distribution, availability and merchandising while promoting Imperial Brands.

You will gather retailer data, address stock issues, and advocate for our brands with a professional and customer‑facing approach. A rewarding role with training, incentives, and a company car.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Tenacity and a passion for achieving results.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast paced retail environment.
• Desirable understanding of retail, FMCG or tobacco sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large retail territory across NEUK, delivering against distribution and coverage targets.
• Gather data on brand distribution and troubleshoot stock issues to improve availability.
• Represent the brand professionally to retailers and drive trade activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Tenacity

Customer service

Results driven

Willingness to learn

Retail knowledge

Job description

Field Sales Solutions has an exciting opportunity for you to join them as aBusiness Development Executive!

We have a new and exciting opportunity as aBusiness Development Executive in the Key Account Retail Channel, representing Imperial Brands, one of the world’s leading tobacco and next generation product companies.

Salary: £28,411.57 + up to 20% Bonus, company car, Holiday Accrual, Rewards & Incentives

Ideal Location: NE27, Newcastle upon Tyne

Territory Covering:NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE8, NE9, NE10, NE11, NE12, NE13, NE14, NE15, NE16,NE17, NE20-NE42, NE45, NE46, NE47, NE48, NE61 – NE71, TD12, TE15, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6

What will you be doing as our Business Development Executive?

• You will be at the forefront of our business, working with around 200* major grocery and convenience retail stores. We will be looking for you to deliver against defined performance related targets including distribution, availability, merchandising and coverage targets as well as driving advocacy for our brands and executing our trade activities.

• We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can provide a fresh, innovative & informed approach. Your passion and commitment to delivering a great experience to your retailers, your ability to learn quickly and share your insights will ensure that we achieve our goals.
• As part of this role, you will be responsible for gathering key data on distribution of core brands, gaining an understanding of why product isn’t available and rectifying these issues where possible.

Key Responsibilities

• TakeOwnership of your territory and be the personable & professional face of the brand.
• BeUpstanding in recording accurate data and sharing best practice.
• Be a determined, diligent, and personable representative of our nationally recognised partner.

What will you need to succeed as our Business Development Executive?

• A flexible approach & willingness to learn.
• Tenacity and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
• An in-depth understanding of retail is desirable, preferably with a strong tobacco industry/FMCG company background
• Results focused.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management.

As well as an engaging and varied day job, this Business Development Executive role also offers a variety of benefits including:

• Best in class training and support to ensure you reach your full potential
• Performance related bonus
• Holiday accrual with length of service
• Company Car & Fuel Card

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full clean driving licence.

Field Sales Solutions is an equal opportunities employer.

Live our company values:

• Partnership -We are transparent, open, and work together with our clients and colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Return -We drive and evaluate all activity by identifying and delivering a positive ROI.
• Ownership -We understand our role and have a sense of purpose and accountability in everything we do.
• Upstanding –We are honest, reliable, and ethical in all we do, showing professionalism and integrity always.
• Determined –we know that success requires perseverance, and we are driven to achieve.

We are PROUD to be Field Sales Solutions.