Business Development Executive

Blexity; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

OTE £45k+

Remote work

Training & development

Company pension

iPhone

Job summary

Blexity is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth across the Midlands and East Anglia in the premium FMCG sector. You will manage a portfolio of retailers and develop partnerships with store and buying teams.

This field-based role offers a base salary of £28k with uncapped commission (OTE £45k+), a company car and devices, training, and a pension. A minimum of two years in FMCG sales is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of sales experience in FMCG.
• Proven track record in account management and business development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.

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 to purchasing teams and decision-makers.
• Identify growth opportunities and implement effective sales strategies.
• Maintain face-to-face relationships with existing clients through regular territory travel.
• Develop new business opportunities within the geographical area.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

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.