Business Development Executive

Business Development ExecutiveFMCG – DrinksField Based – covering Northwest - ideal location around the Warrington area. (expected to travel 4 days per week )c. £33k (depending on experience) plus company car & benefitsThe opportunity:A global drink brand with an amazing culture is looking for a BDE to grow sales within the territory of the North West.What will my key accountabilities be?Growing the sales of the brand within your own territory, which will include customers from the Wholesale, Convenience & out of home foodservice channelsBuilding strong relationships with local customers, developing trust & credibilityDeveloping new and existing customers, establishing and implementing business plans for growth and carrying out regular business reviews.Identifying client needs with their range of drinks plus any other NPD that is launched during your time in role.Managing your territory profit & loss (P&L) to ensure growth, right product, right place, right consumerWho will I be working with?Your line manager, National Account Team, customersA great candidate will have:A tenacious and entrepreneurial approach and are pro-active in seeking opportunitiesSelf-Motivation & resilienceExperience of a sales environment is preferred although not essentialStrong Interpersonal skills to build working relationships aimed at improving the status quoAn inquisitive nature about your customers, markets and surroundingsA growth mindset – if the business is not moving forward, they are moving backwards !Bachelor’s degree preferred but all bright sparks are welcomeFinancial numeracy and Competent use of Microsoft Office applicationsIn return for everything you can bring, the business can offer you :c. £33k, depending on experience.Company CarBonusHoliday – Annual holiday entitlement is 26 days ( with increases over time in service )Aviva Pension schemePrivate Health InsuranceMultiple DiscountsThe Process?Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to [email protected] stage – 1hr interview conducted by hiring manager and a colleague via Microsoft Teams. Includes a case study that will be provided to the candidate approx. 1 day in advance of interviewCV review & Competency based questionsSecond Stage – 1hr interview to be conducted by Controller and a colleague via TeamsCompetency based questions followed up – exploring candidates’ strengths, development areas & ambitions