Business Development Lead – Med & Balkans (FMCG)

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion Bonus

Benefits Package

Job summary

A leading global personal care brand is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Mediterranean & Balkans. This mid-senior level position involves executing commercial strategies and driving growth across Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Czech Republic. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years FMCG experience and a strong understanding of the retail landscape. Competitive salary of c£65k plus a 10% completion bonus and comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ FMCG commercial experience, ideally in business development or export sales.
• Advanced knowledge of the retail landscape across Italy, Greece, Turkey, or the Czech Republic.
• Strong understanding of go-to-market models, including distributor-led and hybrid routes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial agenda across target regions and execute the regional commercial strategy.
• Grow physical availability and expand distribution channels.
• Manage day-to-day performance and ensure robust forecasting and KPI delivery.

Skills

FMCG commercial experience

P&L ownership

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Job description

A leading global personal care brand is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Mediterranean & Balkans. This mid-senior level position involves executing commercial strategies and driving growth across Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Czech Republic. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years FMCG experience and a strong understanding of the retail landscape. Competitive salary of c£65k plus a 10% completion bonus and comprehensive benefits package available.