Customer Development Executive

TieTalent

Manchester

On-site

GBP 26,775 - 32,725

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

23 days paid holiday plus public holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

Continuous coaching and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

An established beverage company is seeking a Customer Development Executive to join its team in Manchester. This entry-level full-time position focuses on building relationships with convenience stores and driving sales through effective business plans. Ideal candidates are strong communicators with a passion for driving brand visibility. The role offers a starting salary of £29,750, a 20% quarterly bonus, and various employee benefits including holidays, training, and a company vehicle.

Qualifications

Previous experience in Direct Sales/Convenience or FMCG preferred.
Full valid manual driving licence required.
Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with convenience stores.
Develop winning territory business plan.
Use data to drive best practices in sales.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Organizational skills

Team player

Negotiation techniques

IT literate

Job description

Overview

Customer Development Executive – Carlsberg Britvic

Location – Manchester & Surrounding areas (Ideal postcode M9). Permanent, Full time – 40 hours per week. Salary £29,750 basic + 20% Bonus.

Ready to power up your Sales career? Passionate about the most iconic and popular beers and soft drinks?

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK with a broad portfolio of beers, ciders and soft drinks. This role focuses on growing market share within your defined territory by maximizing brand availability and visibility in Symbol and Independent stores.

This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting partnership, with tools, training, and support provided to succeed.

Responsibilities

Partner with customers by building outstanding relationships in convenience stores, understanding retailer needs, local consumers, and executing solutions.
Adopt a full category-based selling approach to grow and develop every outlet for the benefit of the retail outlet and Carlsberg Britvic.
Create a winning territory business plan and take a business development approach to grow sales and market share.
Use data and evidence-based retailer successes to drive best practice in your territory, region, and across the team.
Develop a growth mindset and adaptable approach to tackle challenges and win over stores.

About You

You are a fun, passionate, driven, and target-orientated team player who can bring brands to life.
Your entrepreneurial style means you thrive as the key contact for customers, driving new business, and maintaining sustainable relationships.
You are eager to win, advocating our brands and putting consumers at the heart of what we do and sell.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are key to success.
You may have previous experience in Direct Sales/Convenience or FMCG.
Good administration, organisational and planning skills; commercially astute with strong negotiation techniques.
Self-motivated, IT and social media literate.
Strong and resilient with energy and pace; able to work as part of a team in a proactive manner.
Full valid manual driving licence, eligibility to work in the UK, and ability to live within a 60-minute commute from the role location.

What We Offer

Starting salary of £29,750 with a 20% quarterly bonus.
Company vehicle and fuel card.
23 days paid holidays + public holidays, with an annual leave purchase scheme.
Continuous coaching, training, and career development.
Team environment with access to Carlsberg Britvic brands, events and incentives.
Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance & access to discounted Private Healthcare.
Family-friendly working policies (e.g., enhanced maternity & paternity pay).
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support on physical, mental and financial well-being.
Opportunity to volunteer for McCurrach taskforces (Diversity & Inclusion; Community; Sustainability; Mental Health & Wellbeing).

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

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