Business Development Manager - Drinks

WR Logistics; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks logistics company is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Hampshire. This role requires a strong background in the drinks or hospitality sector, with a proven track record in sales. The successful candidate will enhance profitability, grow accounts, and manage client relationships effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of £45K - £55K along with an uncapped commission structure and car benefits.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Car benefit

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry and on-trade market is essential.
• Experience working in a commercial sales environment.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability for the Hampshire region.
• Increase trading accounts by meeting new business targets.
• Retain and grow the existing customer base through upselling.
• Represent the company and market effectively.

Skills

Commercial experience in selling drinks

Excellent customer service skills

Good teamwork skills

Good communication and relationship-building skills

Good track record in sales

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager required by a multinational, award-winning Drinks Logistics company covering Hampshire. Salary £45K - £55K + excellent uncapped bonus.

A Drinks / Hospitality background is essential for the position. This role suits a talented, ambitious senior sales professional capable of delivering strong results in the Drinks industry.

The Role

• To deliver profitability for the designated region (Hampshire).
• To increase the number of trading accounts in the region by achieving a pre-agreed new business target.
• To retain the existing customer base and grow spend per account through category upselling.
• To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company.

Requirements

• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on-trade market.
• Commercial experience in selling drinks.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Use of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets and records.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good track record in sales.

Package

• £45K - £55K
• Full Benefits details available on application
• Car benefit
• Uncapped commission

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