Business Development Manager

Jackson Hogg Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultant is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the FMCG food and drink sector across the South East. The successful candidate will develop strategies to win new accounts, manage key customer relationships, and deliver impactful sales presentations. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including a company car and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Bonus and company car

Pension and holiday allowance

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based sales, particularly in FMCG or foodservice.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and competitor activity.
• Motivated and results-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy.
• Win new accounts and grow customer spend.
• Deliver professional sales presentations.

Skills

Field-based sales experience in FMCG food and drink

Strong commercial awareness

Confident negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Job description

We re working with a reputable client seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the FMCG food and drink sector, focusing on a range of retail and foodservice channels across the South East region.

The business is well-established and offers a strong product portfolio combining branded and own-label ranges. This is a strategic, field-based role covering the South East region, focused on driving new business and managing key customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy targeting foodservice customers.
  
• Win new accounts and grow spend across an existing portfolio of customers
  
• Identify market opportunities and competitor activity within your region
  
• Deliver professional sales presentations and negotiate commercial agreements
  
• Collaborate with internal teams on pricing, supply, marketing, and category insight
  

Experience:

• Field-based sales experience in FMCG food and drink or foodservice (B2B)
  
• Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills
  
• Results-focused, self-motivated, and able to manage your own territory effectively
  
• Based in the South East with flexibility to travel across the wider region
  

Package & Benefits:

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + bonus + company car
  
• Pension, holiday allowance, and additional benefits
  
• Supportive team culture and clear opportunities to progress