Business Development Manager - Pubs

WR Logistics; Washington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance profitability in the North East. The ideal candidate will have On Trade experience and a solid sales background. Responsibilities include increasing trading accounts and retaining customers. A competitive salary range of £35K - £40K with benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car benefit

Commission scheme

Full benefits details available on application

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, particularly field-based.
• On Trade experience is crucial.
• Fantastic communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability for the North East region.
• Increase number of trading accounts through new business targets.
• Retain customer base and grow spending per account.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Specialist knowledge of drinks industry

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager required by a multi national, award winning Food and Drink company. A Drinks / Hospitality background is essential for the Business Development Manager position. Experience with On Trade is essential!

The Package

• £35K - £40K
• Full Benefits details available on application
• Car benefit
• Commission scheme

The Role

To deliver profitability for the designated region - North East. To increase the number of trading accounts offering great value in the region by exceeding a pre-agreed new business target. To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up selling - offering great value. To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company.

The Requirements

• Proven track record in sales - field based
• On Trade experience
• Fantastic communication and relationship building skills.
• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on trade market.
• Experience considered in hospitality / pubs - those that have a desire and appetite for sales

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