Business Development Manager

Standout Field Marketing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Weekend Working

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Performance Bonus Potential

Company Pension Scheme: 3% employer

Free Life Assurance: 3x annual salary

Healthcare Benefits: Discountedprivate

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-Friendly Policies

Employee Benefits Portal

Job summary

Hawkstone Brewery in South Manchester invites a commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our On Trade sales team. You will visit a diverse range of establishments, identify opportunities to increase distribution, and drive sales of our premium portfolio.

You will manage your diary, balance existing customers with new prospects, build relationships, and use an organized, confident selling approach to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license (with no more than 6 points or previous bans). All offers will be subject to a successful DVLA license check.

Responsibilities

• Visit a diverse range of establishments in the on-trade sector to identify opportunities to increase customer distribution and drive sales of Hawkstone Brewery’s premium portfolio.
• Manage your own diary, balance visits to existing customers with targeting new prospects, and apply an organized, confident selling approach to achieve targets.

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Hawkstone Brewery

Location: South Manchester and surrounding areas.

Contract type: Full time,12 months fixed term contract with the potential to lead to longer term opportunities.

Salary: £30k - £35k per annum depending on experience plus performance related bonus, company car & fuel card.

Are you passionate about building relationships and a natural at selling? Hawkstone Brewery, recognized as the 24th fastest-growing company in the UK and the fastest-growing beer brand according to the Sunday Times Top 100, is seeking an outstanding Business Development Executive to join our On Trade sales team!

About the Role:

You will play a crucial role in expanding our presence within the independent on-trade (IFT) sector. This role involves visiting a diverse range of establishments, identifying opportunities to increase customer distribution, enhance product visibility, and ultimately drive sales of Hawkstone Brewery’s premium portfolio.

You’ll manage your own diary, effectively balancing visits to existing customers with targeting new prospects. Great organization, time management, and a confident selling approach will be key to your success in this role.

What’s in it for You?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer continuous support, fantastic perks, and excellent career development opportunities. Enjoy:

• No Weekend Working: 40 hours, Monday to Friday
• Generous Leave: 23 days paid holiday (pro rata) + public holidays (increases with length of service)
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
• Performance Bonus Potential
• Company Pension Scheme: 3% employer contributions
• Free Life Assurance: 3x annual salary
• Healthcare Benefits: Discounted private healthcare & Health Cash Plan
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Up to 5 additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial well-being
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Employee Benefits Portal: Discounts from a wide range of retailers and more!

Who Are We Looking For?

We seek confident, results-driven, and highly organized individuals with experience in the on-trade sector. You should be a self-starter, capable of working independently, and possess a keen eye for detail.

Requirements:

• Full UK manual driving license (with no more than 6 points or previous bans). All offers will be subject to a successful DVLA license check.