Senior Business Development Manager

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Business Development Manager for an established FMCG business in South Wales. The role involves managing existing accounts and developing new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have field sales experience, proven business development skills, and strong communication abilities. A competitive salary of £36k - £40k and a quarterly performance bonus are offered.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonus

Qualifications

• Field sales experience required.
• Proven experience in business development or account management.
• Background in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred but not essential.
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of existing accounts across South Wales.
• Building long-term relationships and identifying upsell opportunities.
• Prospecting and securing new customers.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure great service delivery.
• Supporting management of van sales reps.
• Reporting on sales performance and market trends.

Job description

Overview

Senior Business Development Manager - FMCG Industry – South Wales. Annual salary 36k - 40k; Quarterly bonus.

Yolk Recruitment are working with a well-established FMCG business that's looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing commercial team. This role covers South Wales and offers a great mix of managing existing customer relationships and developing new business opportunities.

The role

You'll be responsible for around 60% account management and 40% new business development. That means looking after existing customers – ensuring they're getting the best service, spotting opportunities for growth, and keeping them engaged – while also identifying and winning new accounts across the region.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of existing accounts across South Wales
• Building long-term relationships and identifying upsell opportunities
• Prospecting and securing new customers within retail, foodservice, and hospitality
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure great service delivery
• Support managing van sales reps
• Reporting on sales performance and market trends

What we're looking for

• Field sales experience
• Proven experience in business development or account management
• Background in FMCG or food manufacturing preferred but not essential
• Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• Basic salary of 36k - 40k
• Quarterly performance bonus

If you're an ambitious sales professional who's passionate about the FMCG industry and enjoys a balance of nurturing existing accounts and developing new ones, we'd love to hear from you.