Business Development Manager

Powerforce GB; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Manager for Wholesale and Foodservice in Scotland. This part-time role involves developing new business leads, managing distribution, and engaging with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including bonuses and ongoing training.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Wellness Programmes

Personal Development Resources

Qualifications

• Experience in scouting and developing new business leads.
• Understanding of wholesale and on trade sectors.

Responsibilities

• Targeting Wholesale & Foodservice sales development personnel.
• Closure of distribution gaps in core range across account base.
• Attendance at targeted Trade Shows and Business development days.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Business Development

Job description

What's the role about?

Business Development Manager

Wholesale and Foodservice

Tetley

Part Time, Permanent

Salary: £17,304 per annum + 15% bonus + 34p per mile

Working: 22.5 hours per week: flexible days (Monday - Friday)

Location: Scotland - Ideal location is Glasgow/Edinburgh

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of the Tetley Consumer Products brands, including the iconic Tetley, Good Earth and Teapigs ranges.

You’ll be instrumental in developing and growing distribution within your area, and take real ownership of your region. You’ll do this through growing new business, exploring new opportunities and closing distribution gaps, as well as being a brilliant ambassador for the Tetley Consumer Products range.

You will be:

• Targeting Wholesale & Foodservice sales development personnel to gain access to new business opportunities
• Strategic Depot calls to deliver identified / targeted opportunities OR to explore opportunity
• Reactive engagement with teapigs independent end operators based on business need and the development of new independent leads
• Wholesale Central Order attendance where required
• Negotiation of Local Terms where applicable
• Closure of distribution gaps in core range across account base
• Identifying and recruiting new business in line with overall sales strategy
• Engaging with multisite retailers / end operators to convert them to Tata Consumer Products core range
• Investigating and potentially engaging with any new wholesale customer opportunities
• Any required unspecified tactical activity based on business need
• Attendance at targeted Trade Shows and Business development days (local & buying group level)
• Annual Joint Business planning (plays particularly to foodservice and the larger CRG members)
• Management and application of local trade budgets

You will have:

• Experience in scouting and developing new business leads
• The ability to spot new or missed opportunities within various scenarios and businesses
• An understanding of wholesale and on trade sectors
• Great communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, allowing you to own your territory
• A passion to succeed and grow in role

We will offer you:

• Basic salary of £17,304 (FT equivalent £28,800) per annum + 15% bonus opportunity based on KPIs
• Mileage Paid @ 34p
• Ongoing training and support to allow you to succeed in your role
• Various development opportunities within the business
• The opportunity to grow and expand your experience
• 21 days holiday (+ bank holidays) pro rata
• Additional benefits, such as:Enhanced pension,Life Assurance,Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, Tastecard & PerkBox,Wellness programmes, Mental wellbeing support, and Personal development resources

If you’d like to be part of our success, apply today!

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