Business Development Executive

Logobrand Field Marketing; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive client growth in the FMCG sector. This hybrid role involves managing campaigns, building relationships, and preparing reports. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong commercial acumen. The position offers career development and involvement in exciting retail campaigns.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced business development or client-facing role.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in sales or client management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business growth through pipeline management and outreach.
• Building digital presence to attract new clients.
• Liaising with sales teams to ensure effective campaign execution.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Sales prospecting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid – two office days and three home days per week, with travel to client sites as required
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (based on experience) plus up to 15% OTE
Start Date: As soon as possible

Ready to grow your career in FMCG business development?

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving client growth, managing campaigns, and building long-term partnerships across the FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business growth through pipeline management, outreach, and re-engaging lapsed FMCG clients.
• Building our digital presence, especially on LinkedIn, to attract and win new clients.
• Acting as the first point of contact for client campaigns, ensuring projects are delivered to time, budget, and KPIs.
• Liaising with field sales teams, retailers, and client stakeholders to ensure campaigns land effectively in-store.
• Preparing tenders, proposals, and client-ready reports, analysing campaign data, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Conducting store visits to keep up-to-date with category trends, retail execution, and competitor activity.
• Ensuring data and feedback from field visits is captured accurately and used to enhance campaign performance.

About you

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced business development or client-facing role, ideally within FMCG, retail, or a related sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in sales, client management, or new business prospecting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised, resilient, and proactive – able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting and PowerPoint for presentations.
• FMCG or retail sector experience is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Hybrid working (home & Nottingham office).
• The opportunity to develop your career in FMCG business development and client services.
• Hands-on involvement in exciting retail and FMCG campaigns with leading brands.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment where your contribution makes a real impact.

How to Apply

Please apply directly through our website and if your application is successful, we will arrange a quick telephone interview with you initially. All applicants must be available to attend a face-to-face interview at our Head Office in Nottingham.

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis while the advert remains live, so early applications are strongly encouraged.