Business Development Manager - Part-Time

Get Staffed Online Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing drinks startup in the UK is seeking a proactive and motivated Business Development Manager. The role involves leading and managing your own territory, maximizing sales, and achieving distribution targets. You'll work closely with existing customers and partner wholesalers. Offering flexible hours and competitive pay of £15-£16 per hour, plus commission, this is a unique opportunity to help launch a new category in the market. Career progression is available as the business grows.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Commission on sales targets

Car allowance and parking expenses

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive, motivated, and hungry to succeed.
• Outgoing, confident, thrives on building relationships.
• Good grasp of the principles of sales and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage your own territory.
• Achieve new distribution targets as set by Head of Sales.
• Maximise sales through existing customers.

Skills

Relationship building

Competitive mentality

Planning and organisation

Commercial understanding

Problem solving and entrepreneurial

Job description

About Our Client

They are representing an exceptionally fast-growing start-up in the alcoholic drinks segment, focused on building a whole new category of drink in the UK market.

• Sold over 500k pints across the on-trade, off-trade and DTC
• Launched in 5 cities - London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brighton, Norwich
• Activated at 11 of the UK's best festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude and Wilderness
• Partnered with Costco to deliver a Product Roadshow showcasing their product across half their stores nationwide
• Won the award for Best New Drinks Start Up UK 2024 at the In-Drinks trade show
• Beat their annual revenue targets in just 4 months this year
• Raised over £1,000,000 in capital to fuel their growth

So, what's this brand all about then

Let's take a step back. In the UK, around half of consumers drink beer and cider and are happy with their choice. However, for the remaining half, around 70% of them say they don't have a drink of choice. They end up drinking wine, G&T, and cocktails. All great options but compared to beer and cider, these options are high ABV, short and expensive.

But there is a solution! Introducing their client – based on the national drink of Finland, it is the UK's first Finnish long drink, and the only brand razor focused on being a pint-sized beer alternative.

Where you come in

Our client is on the hunt for more regional Business Development Managers who are ready to make an immediate impact. You'll play a key role in helping them build a whole new drinks category, driving new business sales and supporting existing customers in your territory.

Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, this role offers a rare opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, award-winning startup.

This offers huge prospects for career progression and a unique opportunity to be part of a team building a whole new category in the UK.

Details

Hours : Flexible; 16 - 24 hours per week

Travel : Throughout your territory using your own vehicle

Start date : February 2026

Who are they looking for

Must haves

• A ‘do it now' attitude - proactive, motivated and hungry to succeed
• Personable, friendly, outgoing, confident and thrives on building relationships
• Commercially minded and tenacious with good grasp of the principles of sales and closing deals
• Tenacity, quick thinking and calm under pressure
• High standards for yourself and others, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

Key Skills

• Relationship building
• Competitive mentality
• Planning and organisation
• Commercial understanding
• Problem solving and entrepreneurial

Key experiences

Experience in sales and/or events within consumer goods or hospitality is a plus but above all, our client is looking for the right attitude and skills!

What are the objectives of the role

• Lead and manage your own territory
• Focus on licensed on trade with some off trade activity to support this
• Achieve new distribution targets as set by Head of Sales
• Maximise sales through existing customers by organising support activity alongside their marketing team
• Work with partner wholesalers in your region to maximise sales revenues

What's on offer

• 2 - 3 days' work per week depending on territory
• £15 - £16 per hour
• Commission on achievement of sales targets
• 35p per mile car allowance and parking expenses
• Flexible working hours
• Career progression and ability to define your future path as the business grows
• Being responsible for launching a whole new category in the UK

Our client is not just launching a brand - they're creating a category. If you're ready to be part of something bold, apply today and help our client bring this brand to life in venues across the UK!