Customer Development Executive

Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation®; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Membership

Employee assistance programme

Broadband covered up to £35p/m

Aviva life insurance 4x annual basic/s

7% employer pension contribution (opt‑

Cycle to work scheme

Annual Specsavers eyecare voucher

Stock allowance every other month

Quarterly values awards (£100 voucher)

Festival season ticket application

Job summary

Marvel FMCG is seeking a Customer Development Executive for the Brighton on-trade. You will expand the territory, train bar staff, and grow distribution with major drinks brands.

This field-based role requires engaging with bars, clubs, and trade partners to maximise visibility and drive purchase and brand loyalty. Join a dynamic team and gain exposure to some of the most recognised brands in the drinks industry, with opportunities for progression and in-market training.

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales or on-trade within the drinks sector is beneficial.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Comfort with travel and evenings at bars/clubs as required.

Responsibilities

• Expand and develop the Brighton territory, acting as the face of the brand in the On-Trade sector.
• Maximise visibility through POS and menu listings, and train bar staff for perfect serves.
• Grow distribution by winning back accounts and building joint business plans with customers.
• Track impact against targets and KPIs, with regular trade-night appearances.

Job description

Marvel FMCG is proud to be partnered with one of the most widely recognised spirit brands in the drinks industry, this is an incredible opportunity to join their sales team and become a Customer Development Executive for the Brighton drinks on‑trade.

If you are looking for a role that will get you out into the trade building relationships, whilst growing brand distribution and visibility across the buzzing drinks scene of Brighton then this is a bit of you!

Work for a globally recognised brand and take your career in drinks to the next level.

This is a field based role covering a Brighton centred territory.

• Daily office lunch allowances & further allowances for field‑based staff
• Friday 3.30pm finish! (this may not always apply due to trade nights)
• Core business hours 10.00am-4.00pm
• BUPA Membership- needs to opt in
• Employee assistance programme
• Broadband covered up to £35p/m
• Aviva life insurance 4x annual basic salary cover
• 7% employer pension contribution (employee must contribute 5% to be eligible)- needs to opt out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Specsavers eyecare voucher
• Stock allowance every other month.
• Quarterly values awards (£100 voucher of choice)
• Festival season ticket application

Why this role?

• Be part of a business that is full of adventure, culture and innovation, they do things differently and want you to embrace that environment.
• This is an opportunity for you to be part of a team that is super passionate about the On Trade, representing one of the most widely recognised brands in the world of drinks.
• A business and role that can give you amazing training and exposure to the best bars in the On Trade.
• Utilise your network and love of the drinks industry in a career with a brand who put their people first.

The Role…

Expand and develop your territory, be the face of one of the drinks industry's biggest brands across the Brighton region. You'll maximise visibility through POS and menu listings, deliver bar staff training to drive the perfect serve, grow distribution by winning back accounts from competitors, and build joint business plans with your customers for sustainable, long‑term partnerships. You'll track your impact through SMART objectives and Ops Score KPIs, and you'll be out in trade for it — including at least one Friday or Saturday evening a month, right where the brand comes alive.

The Company…

As a family company, this brand are locally rooted but trade globally. They maintain their traditions carefully but are committed to an innovative corporate culture.

Inspired by a shared mission,

"Best Nights of your Life"

This business are bound by enthusiasm for their product, brand and for their customers. If you see yourself as masterful, authentic, social and bold this could be the perfect opportunity for your next career move.

A company that are motivated to retain and develop their team, this is a career role offering personal progression and flexibility to explore all aspects of the drinks industry.

This is a brilliant role for your first step into the UK on trade, we are looking for candidates that live and breathe the drinks industry. You could be working in hospitality behind the bar, running a club or just a real ambassador for the drinks scene. This is the role to start and get into one of the best industries in the world.

How can we make the recruitment process more accessible for you? We're always open to adjustments and welcome feedback on how we can improve the experience. Feedback matters. We aim to respond to all applications as quickly as possible because clarity, communication and respect should be a given.