Business Development Executive

Ersilia; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (hybrid)

OTE £45k+

Remote work

iPhone

iPad

Pension

Training & development

Job summary

Ersilia is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive to manage a premium FMCG client portfolio across the Midlands and East Anglia. The role blends account management with new business development, remote/field-based, with travel to client sites.

Basic salary £28k with uncapped commission (OTE £45k+). You'll build trusted partnerships with store and purchasing decision-makers, delivering growth and outstanding service across the client journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' sales experience within FMCG.
• Proven track record in account management and business development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused approach.

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 decision-makers including store managers and purchasing teams.
• Identify growth opportunities, implement sales strategies, and ensure excellent 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

Account management

Business development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

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