Business Development Manager- Edinburgh & Glasgow

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks business in the UK is looking for a proactive Business Development Manager to drive sales and account management in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in drink sales, account management, and have an entrepreneurial mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonuses, along with the opportunity to contribute significantly to the business's growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong exposure to selling drinks brands in the On Trade.
• Educated to degree level.
• Currently negotiating with buying teams and managing P+L.

Responsibilities

• Develop existing accounts and build new relationships.
• Increase sales across premium On Trade accounts.
• Manage customer relations and commercial success.

Skills

Sales Development

Account Management

Negotiation

Commercial Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Degree level education

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Edinburgh & Glasgow, Livingston

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Location:

Livingston, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

BDM Edinburgh/Glasgow region

Salary £35-42K + car allowance, bonus, pension, and other benefits

Our client is a rapidly growing premium alcoholic drinks business developing and selling award-winning beers and spirits to On Trade independents, groups, and national accounts.

As part of an ambitious drive to increase commercial success further, they require a Business Development Manager to develop existing accounts, build new relationships, and increase sales across premium On Trade accounts in the Edinburgh and Glasgow region. We seek proactive and ambitious drinks sales professionals to spearhead sales growth and success.

Candidates will demonstrate strong exposure to selling drinks brands in the On Trade and will be a BDE, BDM, or similar level and will be currently working in the Scottish On Trade. You will currently negotiate directly with buying teams, manage the P+L, nurture customer relations, and have a strong understanding of account management and sales development.

- Strong exposure to working with premium brands in the On-Trade

- An entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to building customer relationships

- Passionate about drinks culture and the wider On-Trade drinks arena

- Highly organized, numerate, and with good commercial skills

- A proactive approach and desire to propel your career forward

- Demonstrable evidence of strong negotiation, commercial, organizational, and planning skills

- Educated to degree level

Candidates must be based and eligible to work in the UK for this opportunity. Please provide your CV (in Word format) and current remuneration with your application.