Business Development Manager

Powerforce GB; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Medicash

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Referral programme

Perkbox

Taste Card

Job summary

Powerforce is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth in the Out of Home (OOH) channel across South and Mid Wales. You will own a blank canvas territory, identifying opportunities, visiting sites, and persuading decision-makers with merchandising and display solutions.

The role offers £27,000–£30,000 per annum with up to 20% bonus (£32–£36k OTE) and a company car, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours. A proactive, self-starting approach and full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience with success in new business wins (OOH/Foodservice experience a plus)
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confident cold-calling and lead generation
• Full UK driving licence for at least one year
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and resilient

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across OOH sectors
• Visit sites such as soft play centres, theme parks, universities, canteens and contract caterers to pitch and activate opportunities
• Influencing decision-makers with range advice, merchandising support and display solutions (countertop units, POS)
• Supporting product launches, sampling and seasonal activations
• Using data and insight to advise on visibility, availability, and points of interruption
• Managing your diary effectively to balance prospecting, meetings, and activations
• Recording activity via tablet and keeping organised client records (Excel/spreadsheets)

Skills

Self-starter

Resilience

Organisational skills

Sales experience

Driving licence

Tools

Google Sheets

Email

Tablets

Reporting systems

Job description

What's the role about?

Business Development Executive

Excited by the challenge of building something new and making it thrive?Have the drive to identify opportunities, open doors, and grow relationships that last?

Are you a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual ready to lead the charge in growing our presence in the exciting out-of-home (OOH) channel?

Full time, Permanent

Salary:£27,000 to £30,000 per annum (£32-36k On Target Earnings) + company car

Working: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Territory: South and Mid Wales, including Swansea, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Carmarthen, Hereford, and surrounding areas

We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to lead the charge in growing our presence in the Out of Home (OOH) channel, representing a leading confectionery brand. This is a rare chance to own a blank canvas territory - bringing energy, initiative, and commercial drive to build success from scratch.

What you’ll be doing

• Identifying and securing new business opportunities across OOH sectors: leisure, healthcare, education, workplace, and defence sites
• Visiting sites such as soft play centres, theme parks, universities, canteens and contract caterers to pitch and activate opportunities
• Influencing decision-makers with range advice, merchandising support and display solutions (countertop units, POS)
• Supporting product launches, sampling and seasonal activations (e.g. Freshers events)
• Using data and insight to advise on visibility, availability, and points of interruption
• Managing your diary effectively to balance prospecting, meetings, and activations
• Recording activity via tablet and keeping organised client records (Excel/spreadsheets)

What we will offer you:

• £27,000 to £30,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus (£32-36k OTE) + company car
• Ongoing training and support to help you fulfil your role
• A fun working environment where performance & success are really rewarded
• Career opportunities throughout Powerforce and our extensive client base
• Benefits include: 21 days holiday (+ bank holidays), Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhance paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox + Taste Card!

What are we looking for?

• A self-starter with resilience and tenacity, confident cold calling and sourcing new business
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time, contacts, and pipeline development
• Proven sales experience with success in new business wins (OOH/Foodservice experience a plus)
• Confidence with digital tools - Google Sheets, email, tablets, reporting systems
• Full UK manual driving licence for at least one year

More about us...

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