Business Development Manager – Food & Nutrition (UK)

Vilgain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing lifestyle brand in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand its footprint across independent retailers and gyms. This role requires a results-driven individual with experience in retail and strong negotiation skills. You'll be responsible for building relationships and driving revenue growth in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate is organized, entrepreneurial, and prepared to manage relationships in the field. Benefits include flexible work setup, generous leave, and monthly shopping credits.

Benefits

Monthly credits to shop on vilgain.com

25 days annual leave

Flexible work setup

Qualifications

• Proven experience in independent retail / FMCG / fitness sales required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Fluent English is a must, along with a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Expand footprint across independent retail and specialty stores.
• Build strong long-term partnerships that drive business.
• Manage the region independently with regular client visits.

Skills

Experience in independent retail / FMCG / fitness sales

Performance mindset

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Fluent English

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager – Food & Nutrition (UK)

We’re looking for a results-driven Business Development Manager to grow Vilgain in South England. Your focus will be independent retailers, gyms, wholefood & speciality stores, and office supply partners – building a thriving network of accounts in one of Europe’s most dynamic markets.

This role is about hustle, relationships and results: you’ll be in the field every day, opening doors, nurturing independents, and reporting on your performance. Experience in FMCG or e-commerce sales is a plus, but what really counts is your ability to create opportunities and grow revenue.

Vilgain is one of Europe’s fastest-growing lifestyle brands – and now we’re expanding in the UK. We need someone entrepreneurial, organised and hungry to make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Expanding our footprint across independent retail, wholefood & speciality stores, gyms and nutrition networks.
• Building strong long-term partnerships that drive sell-through and repeat business.
• Running local activations and tastings to get Vilgain products into more hands.
• Acting as the local face of Vilgain – working closely with our Sales Manager, CFO and CEO.
• Managing your region independently – with regular travel and face-to-face client visits.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in independent retail / FMCG / fitness sales (e-commerce knowledge a plus).
• Performance mindset
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to win and keep partners.
• Fluent English.
• Valid UK driving licence + willingness to spend most of your time on the road.

Why Join Vilgain?

• Clear targets, full ownership, and visible monthly results.
• A portfolio of 800+ premium SKUs customers already love.
• A strong European brand, 100% YoY growth, and ambitious UK expansion.
• Monthly credits to shop on vilgain.com, 25 days annual leave, and flexible work setup.
• A team that’s fast, supportive, and results-driven.

Hiring Process

• Short questionnaire after you apply.
• Intro call with Recruiter to talk expectations and experience.
• Interview with Hiring Manager to dive deeper into your results.
• Case Study – show us how you think and sell.
• Final Interview with CEO, Michal Hubík – making sure it’s a mutual fit.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.