Field-Based Drinks Business Development Lead

The Advocate Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Job summary

The Advocate Group is representing an independent British cider producer and is seeking a Field Based Business Development Manager to drive growth across the On Trade. You will win new business and expand distribution while building lasting customer relationships.

Travel across the territory, manage a busy pipeline, and use CRM tools to hit ambitious targets in a fast-growing drinks business.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in drinks/FMCG On Trade
• Strong track record winning new business and growing accounts
• Commercially driven with target focus
• Confident in developing and converting opportunities

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across On Trade (pubs, bars, restaurants, wholesalers)
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers to increase sales and distribution
• Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline with proactive prospecting
• Increase visibility of the portfolio through listings and activity
• Negotiate opportunities and manage customer relationships for retention and growth
• Regularly visit customers and prospects across the territory
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities

Skills

Sales experience

On Trade knowledge

Negotiation

Relationship building

CRM experience

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

The Advocate Group is representing an independent British cider producer and is seeking a Field Based Business Development Manager to drive growth across the On Trade. You will win new business and expand distribution while building lasting customer relationships.

Travel across the territory, manage a busy pipeline, and use CRM tools to hit ambitious targets in a fast-growing drinks business.