Business Development Manager

Adjacency Recruitment Ltd; Evesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adjacency Recruitment Ltd is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to shape the future of their business in Evesham, UK. You will establish relationships with major supermarket chains and drive revenue growth.

This unique role combines the agility of a start-up with the support of a well-established European brand. Ideal candidates have proven success in FMCG sales, excellent negotiation skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a Business Development or Sales role within FMCG (cosmetics, personal care, or antibacterial products).
• Demonstrated ability to win new business with major retailers.
• Previous experience in a start-up or high-growth environment is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture relationships with retail buyers and decision‑makers.
• Take ownership of revenue targets and deliver consistent growth.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing strategies, and retail trends.

Skills

Business Development

Sales experience in FMCG

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Resilience

Job description

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager who thrives on building something from the ground up.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business by securing new retail partnerships, opening doors with major supermarket chains, and establishing our presence in a competitive FMCG market.

Crucially, while the UK operation is a start-up, the products you will be representing are backed by a well-established, financially strong European brand with a proven track record. This provides a unique opportunity to combine the agility and ownership of a start-up role with the credibility and support of an experienced international business.

In addition, the business has the capability to offer white label solutions, giving you a powerful commercial lever to unlock new opportunities with retailers looking to develop their own‑brand ranges.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow a business from the ground up. You’ll be working with an entrepreneurial owner, receive plenty of backing and pricing support from the company and will have the potential to build a team in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture relationships with retail buyers and decision‑makers
• Take ownership of revenue targets and deliver consistent growth
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing strategies, and retail trends

What We Are Looking For

• Proven success in a Business Development or Sales role within FMCG (cosmetics, personal care, or antibacterial products)
• Demonstrated ability to win new business with major retailers
• Previous experience in a start‑up or high‑growth environment is a strong advantage
• Excellent negotiation and closing skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and initiative
• Resilient, self‑motivated, and comfortable with ambiguity