Sales Executive - On Trade

WR Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Business Development Manager in Manchester to drive profitability and grow trading accounts in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, particularly in the On Trade sector, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A solid understanding of the drinks industry is essential, as you will be responsible for retaining customer accounts and increasing value through category up-selling. The package includes a competitive salary and full benefits.

Benefits

Salary range of 35K - 40K

Full Benefits portal

Company Car

Commission scheme

30 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, field-based.
• Experience in the On Trade sector is essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong knowledge of the drinks industry and on-trade market.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability for designated region.
• Increase the number of trading accounts.
• Retain existing customers and grow spend per account.
• Represent the company to the market.

Skills

Proven track record in sales

On Trade experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Specialist knowledge of the drinks industry

Job description

Business Development Manager

A Drinks / Hospitality background is essential for the Business Development Manager position.

Experience with On Trade is essential.

The Package

• 35K - 40K
• Full Benefits portal
• Company Car
• Commission scheme
• 30 days holiday

The Role

To deliver profitability for the designated region - Manchester / Preston.

To increase the number of trading accounts offering great value in the region by exceeding a pre‑agreed new business target.

To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up‑selling – offering great value.

To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company.

The Requirements

• Proven track record in sales – field based
• On Trade experience
• Fantastic communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on‑trade market.
• Experience considered in hospitality / pubs – those that have a desire and appetite for sales.