Business Development Executive

Blexity; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary £28k

OTE £45k+

Company car (hybrid)

iPhone

iPad

Remote / field-based role

Company pension

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Blexity is recruiting a motivated Business Development Executive to join a premium FMCG partner with UK retailers. The role focuses on managing a premium client portfolio across the Midlands and East Anglia, combining account management with new business development.

You will travel within the territory, build trusted relationships with store managers and buying teams, and drive growth with strong sales strategies.

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 regions.
• Account management (80%) and new business development (20%).
• Develop 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.

Skills

FMCG sales

Account management

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen for a motivated Business Development Executive to join a 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 for managing 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.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach
• Able to build enduring relationships founded on trust and reliability.

Benefits

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