Business Development Manager

Auxo Commercial; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium food brand is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UK market. This role involves working closely with major grocery retailers to expand premium product offerings and enhance private label partnerships. Candidates should have proven experience in FMCG sales, strong industry relationships, and exceptional negotiation skills. Competitive salary plus performance bonus and hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven FMCG retail sales experience.
• Strong relationships with UK grocery multiples.
• Track record of increasing shelf space and NPD launches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a UK retail growth strategy.
• Win and grow listings with major UK grocery multiples.
• Lead the introduction of new, category-defining products.

Skills

Proven FMCG retail sales experience

Strong relationships with UK grocery multiples

Track record of increasing shelf space

Excellent negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Role: Strategic Business Development Manager - FMCG Retail
Location: Surrey - Hybrid
Salary: 70,000 (negotiable) + performance bonus
Hours: Mon-Fri, Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage / Retail

This is a rare opportunity to shape the next stage of a premium food brand's UK success story. You'll work with major grocery multiples to increase premium shelf space, bring exciting new products to market, and grow private label partnerships - with the resources, relationships, and credibility of two established FMCG powerhouses behind you.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver a UK retail growth strategy to expand premium grocery presence
• Win and grow listings with major UK grocery multiples
• Lead the introduction of new, category-defining products (NPD)
• Build and strengthen private label partnerships with key retail buyers
• Represent the brand at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings
• Provide market insights and category recommendations to guide innovation and range development

About the Brand

A joint venture between:

• A leading European food producer - innovation-led, quality-driven, and a category leader
• A UK FMCG distributor - 20+ years\' experience, B-Corp certified, sustainability-led

Together, they\'re bringing premium, internationally successful products to UK retail - building on strong existing listings and a proven track record of growth.

What You Bring

• Proven FMCG retail sales experience
• Strong relationships with UK grocery multiples
• Track record of increasing shelf space, delivering NPD launches, and growing private label lines
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with the drive to own and grow a brand in the UK market

Why This Role?

• Take strategic ownership of a premium brand\'s UK retail growth
• Full support and resources from two respected FMCG leaders
• Work with a product portfolio that already has proven UK and international success
• Competitive salary + performance bonus + hybrid working flexibility

If you\'re ready to drive the next phase of growth for a premium FMCG brand, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us in confidence to find out more.