Business Development Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable retail services business is seeking a Business Development Manager to oversee a high potential territory across South West England & South Wales. This role involves taking ownership of the region, building strong relationships with retail partners, and identifying opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will have proven B2B sales experience in the FMCG sector and a consultative sales style. Competitive salary and benefits including bonus and company car offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven field based B2B sales experience within FMCG, wholesale, retail or related environment.
• A track record of developing territories or growing under penetrated regions.
• Confidence in generating your own opportunities with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a region with significant untapped potential.
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers and partners.
• Identify opportunities and expand the business in the market.

Skills

Field based B2B sales experience

Consultative sales style

Relationship building

Understanding of retail landscape

Proactive opportunity generation

Job description

Business Development Manager - FMCG / Retail £38,000-£40,000 + bonus + company car South West England & South Wales

A growing FMCG aligned retail services business with a brilliant reputation in the market is expanding its UK footprint and is seeking a Business Development Manager to unlock a high potential territory across the South West and South Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business on a strong growth trajectory, where your contributions as a Business Development Manager will directly shape the success of the region and the wider business. You'll work with independent retailers, wholesale partners, and multi-site operators to introduce a broad suite of services that support retail performance and drive growth.

You’ll:

• Take full ownership of a region with significant untapped potential, shaping its growth strategy and outcomes as the Business Development Manager in this territory
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers, wholesale partners and multi-site operators
• Introduce a comprehensive range of retail services spanning operational solutions, commercial tools and wholesale support
• Identify opportunities, open doors and expand the business in a market with huge upside potential
• Operate with autonomy, resilience and a strategic mindset to deliver tangible impact

You’ll need:

• Proven field based B2B sales experience within FMCG, wholesale, retail or a related environment
• A track record of developing territories or growing under penetrated regions
• Confidence in generating your own opportunities with a proactive approach
• A consultative, relationship led sales style
• Strong understanding of the retail landscape
• A long term mindset, integrity and the drive to contribute meaningfully to a growing business

This Business Development Manager role is ideal for someone motivated by growth, ownership and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high potential territory.