Customer Development Executive

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Customer Development Executive in a leading FMCG company! You'll be at the forefront of driving sales and expanding market share for renowned soft drink brands. This role offers a dynamic environment where your passion for sales and relationship-building will shine. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll work closely with a supportive team to maximize brand visibility and availability in stores. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a range of benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. Join us in making everyday moments special!

Benefits

23 days paid holidays

Life assurance

Discounted private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to volunteer

Continuous coaching and training

Qualifications

• Experience in Convenience, Business Development, or FMCG is preferable.
• Must hold a full valid manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Britvic’s portfolio in your territory.
• Establish new business opportunities and maintain retailer relationships.

Skills

Sales Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Customer Development Executive – Britvic

Location: South East London & Surrounding areas (Ideal postcode SE19)

Type: Permanent, Full-time – 40 hours per week

Salary: £31,500 basic + 20% Bonus

Ready to supercharge your Sales career?

Passionate about the biggest and best soft drinks brands?

At Britvic, we’re on a journey to become the most dynamic soft drinks company. As one of the UK’s leading FMCG players, we pride ourselves on high standards, courage, and innovative thinking.

We offer a range of family favourites and global premium brands such as Robinsons, Tango, J20, R Whites, London Essence, Carlsberg, 1664, and Poretti Beer. Our mission is to help people enjoy life’s everyday moments.

In this role as Customer Development Executive, you will help grow Britvic’s market share in the soft drinks category within your territory. Working with a successful team, you will drive sales of products including Pepsi Max, 7Up, Lipton, Tango, Robinson’s, Rockstar, Carlsberg, 1664, Poretti Beer, and Jimmy's by maximizing brand availability and visibility in Symbol and Independent stores.

Prerequisites:

• Previous experience in Convenience, Business Development, or FMCG is preferable.
• Field-based role requires a manual driving licence.

We offer tools, training, and support to help you succeed in this exciting partnership.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Working with a Regional Sales Manager, you will:

• Make face-to-face contact with existing retailers, establish and retain new business opportunities, and develop a business plan for your territory focused on maximizing sales.
• Build strong relationships with customers by understanding their needs and executing tailored solutions.
• Create a business plan to grow sales and market share through a strategic approach.
• Achieve key selling metrics and motivate colleagues to excel in execution and customer management.
• Adopt a category-based selling approach to develop outlets for mutual benefit.
• Utilize data to drive best practices across your territory and team.
• Demonstrate adaptability and a growth mindset to overcome challenges and win over stores.

ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate, driven, and target-oriented, capable of bringing brands to life.
• Your entrepreneurial spirit makes you thrive as the key contact for customers, driving new business and maintaining relationships.
• You are eager to succeed in convenience retail, advocating our brands and focusing on consumers.
• You may have experience in Direct Sales, Convenience, or FMCG.
• You possess strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational, planning, and administrative skills.
• You are self-motivated, IT and social media literate.
• You are resilient, energetic, and proactive.
• You hold a full valid manual driving licence, are eligible to work in the UK, and live within a 60-minute commute of the role location.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 23 days paid holidays plus public holidays and an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Life Assurance and discounted Private Healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial well-being support.
• Opportunities to volunteer in various initiatives (Diversity & Inclusion, Community, Sustainability, Mental Health & Wellbeing).
• Continuous coaching, training, and career development.
• Opportunity to earn a 20% quarterly bonus by smashing targets.

Please note: This role requires a full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 points or previous bans). All offers are subject to a successful DVLA licence check.