Business Development Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £40,000 basic salary

Bonus up to 20%

Company car

Wider benefits

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in the UK with a focus on managing existing accounts and generating new business. You'll drive brand development across various channels, engage in customer visits, and negotiate commercial terms. The role offers up to £40,000 basic salary, a bonus of up to 20%, and hybrid working. Previous account management or field sales experience in FMCG is essential. This is a mid-senior level position with opportunities for growth in a stable global business environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in territory, account management or field sales, preferably in FMCG.
• Ability to manage a customer diary effectively.
• Experience in non-food consumer goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts while developing new business channels.
• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing with customers.
• Execute Joint Business Plans in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Territory management experience

Account management

Field sales experience

Commercial acumen

Excel and PowerPoint proficiency

Personable and ambitious

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Company Overview

• A market leading, traditional and reputable non‑food brand with a strong history & heritage in the market
• Global business with strong presence across all retail channels – grocery, online, high street, wholesale & education
• Products cater for all age groups and are used every day by consumers
• High focus on innovation, environmental impact and making sure products are sustainable
• Culture is open, relaxed and stable

The role

• Business Development Manager, managing a mix of managing existing accounts and developing new business across a variety of customer channels
• Will have full accountability for your own customer base. Likely to include wholesalers, resellers, independents, buying groups and high street customers
• Chance to drive and develop the brand further in this area and lead this channel for the business
• Reports into UK Head of Sales & Managing Director and be part of a small close‑knit team
• Chance to build‑on long‑lasting relationships and grow the business
• Role will be a mix of customer visits, office time to manage some accounts internally and adapting to new ways of working
• Develop and execute all JBPs working closely with the rest of the team
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing and promotion across customer base
• Will need to have previous territory, account management or field sales experience in an FMCG category.
• Able to do a mix of office‑working, be field based and able to travel to customers and manage own diary effectively
• Knowledge and experience of managing wholesalers, buying groups, independent retailers or resellers would be beneficial but not essential
• Experience in a non‑food consumer goods area would be beneficial, you may currently be in another product area and open to a change
• Be personable, likeable and a ambitious
• Have strong commercial acumen, able to use excel and power point where necessary
• Chance to work for a global business with a small UK operation that can offer stability and chance for career growth
• Role will be a mix of office‑working, field and home‑based as required. Must be able to travel as necessary

Benefits & details

• Up to £40,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Bonus Up to 20%, company car & wider benefits
• Hybrid role – 2 days in Buckinghamshire head office plus regular travel

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 2/17540/7. Confidentiality assured.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Retail Office Supplies and Gifts, Retail, and Retail Art Supplies

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