Customer Development Executive

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Customer Development Executive to enhance its market presence in the soft drinks sector. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage with retailers, drive sales, and develop strategic business plans. You will be equipped with comprehensive training and tools to succeed, while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. With a competitive salary and a performance-based bonus structure, this position is perfect for driven individuals ready to make an impact in a dynamic market. Join a team that thrives on innovation and customer satisfaction!

Benefits

23 days paid holidays

Life Assurance

Discounted Private Healthcare

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous coaching and training

Quarterly performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in Customer Service or FMCG is preferable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and market share within your defined territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with retailers and customers.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Negotiation

Communication Skills

Business Development

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Social Media Platforms

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05.05.2025

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Customer Development Executive – Britvic

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

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 players in the FMCG market, we pride ourselves on setting high standards, being courageous, and pushing ourselves to think outside the bottle.

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

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

· Previous experience in Convenience, Business Development or FMCG preferable

· Field based role requires a manual driving licence

A unique opportunity to join this exciting partnership, we will equip you with the necessary tools, training, and support to succeed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Working with a Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for making face-to-face contact with existing retailers, establishing and retaining new business opportunities, and delivering a business plan for your territory focused on maximising sales opportunities.

If you bring the passion and skill, we will support and develop you to:

· Partner with our customers by building outstanding relationships in convenience, understanding retailer’s needs, their local consumers, and executing solutions.

· Create a winning territory business plan and take a business development approach in your territory to grow sales and market share.

· Deliver on key selling metrics and support and inspire your colleagues to achieve execution excellence and customer management.

· Adopt a full category based selling approach to growing and developing every outlet you work with for the benefit of both the retail outlet and Britvic.

· 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 that demonstrates an ability to offer alternative approaches to tackling challenges and winning over your stores.

ABOUT YOU

· You are a fun, passionate, driven, and target-orientated team player who can bring brands to life!

· Your entrepreneurial style means that you thrive on being the key contact for customers, driving new business, and maintaining sustainable relationships.

· You are eager to win in convenience, advocating our brands and putting consumers at the heart.

· You may have previous experience in Direct Sales/Convenience or FMCG.

· Commercially astute with great negotiation techniques.

· Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills will be key to your success in this role.

· Good administration, organisational and planning skills.

· Self-motivated & IT and Social Media literate.

· Strong and Resilient with the personal energy and will to act at pace.

· Participating as part of a team in a proactive manner.

· Full valid manual driving licence, eligibility to work in the UK and live within a 60-minute commute from the location of the role all essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

· 23 days paid holidays + public holidays & Annual leave purchase scheme.

· Life Assurance & Access to discounted Private Healthcare

· Company pension scheme.

· Family-friendly working policies (such as enhanced maternity & paternity pay)

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support on Physical, Mental & Financial well-being.

· Opportunity to volunteer for our McCurrach taskforces (Diversity & Inclusion; Community; Sustainability; Mental Health & Wellbeing)

· Continuous coaching, training, and career development.

· Smash your targets and earn a 20% quarterly bonus!

Please note this role requires a full UK manual driving licence (with no more than 6 pts or previous bans), all offers will be subject to successful completion of a DVLA licence check.