Senior Business Development Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth across the South East and East Anglia for a growing FMCG aligned retail services business. You will take ownership of a high-potential territory and unlock opportunities with independent retailers, forecourts and wholesale partners.

The role offers a strong progression path, autonomy and the chance to shape regional strategy, with a competitive salary of £50,000 plus bonus and a car or car allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven field-based B2B sales experience in FMCG, wholesale, or retail environments.
• Track record of developing territories or growing under-penetrated regions.
• Consultative, relationship-led sales approach.
• Leadership and key account experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a region with untapped growth potential.
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers, wholesale partners and multi-site operators.
• Introduce a comprehensive range of retail services spanning operational solutions, commercial tools and wholesale support.
• Identify opportunities, open doors and expand the business in a high-potential market.
• Operate with autonomy and strategic mindset to deliver tangible impact.
• Provide leadership support to a wider regional team of BDMs.

Skills

Field based B2B sales

FMCG knowledge

Territory development

Relationship management

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager - FMCG / Retail

£50,000 + bonus + car or car allowance East Anglia / South East

A growing FMCG aligned retail services business with a brilliant reputation in the market is expanding its UK footprint and is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to unlock a high-potential territory across the South East.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business on a strong growth trajectory, where your contributions as a Senior Business Development Manager will directly shape the success of the region and the wider business. You'll work with independent retailers, symbols, forecourts and wholesale partners to introduce a broad suite of services that support retail performance and drive growth.

You’ll:

• Take full ownership of a region with significant untapped potential, shaping its growth strategy and outcomes as the Senior Business Development Manager in this territory
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers, wholesale partners and multi-site operators
• Introduce a comprehensive range of retail services spanning operational solutions, commercial tools and wholesale support
• Identify opportunities, open doors and expand the business in a market with huge upside potential
• Operate with autonomy, resilience and a strategic mindset to deliver tangible impact
• Provide leadership support to a wider regional team of BDMsYou’ll need:

You’ll need:

• Proven field based B2B sales experience within FMCG, wholesale, retail or a related environment, with knowledge of the convenience / forecourt landscape
• A track record of developing territories or growing under-penetrated regions
• Confidence in generating your own opportunities with a proactive approach
• A consultative, relationship led sales style
• Leadership and key account-level experience highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of the retail landscape
• A long-term mindset, integrity and the drive to contribute meaningfully to a growing businessThis Senior Business Development Manager role is perfect for someone motivated by growth, ownership and the opportunity to shape a region's future.

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