Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive
FMCG – Drinks
Field Based – covering Northwest - ideal location around the Warrington area. (expected to travel 4 days per week )
c. £33k (depending on experience) plus company car & benefits
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
The 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 channels
Building strong relationships with local customers, developing trust & credibility
Developing 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 consumer
Who will I be working with?
Your line manager, National Account Team, customers
A great candidate will have:
A tenacious and entrepreneurial approach and are pro-active in seeking opportunities
Self-Motivation & resilience
Experience of a sales environment is preferred although not essential
Strong Interpersonal skills to build working relationships aimed at improving the status quo
An inquisitive nature about your customers, markets and surroundings
A growth mindset – if the business is not moving forward, they are moving backwards !
Bachelor’s degree preferred but all bright sparks are welcome
Financial numeracy and Competent use of Microsoft Office applications
In return for everything you can bring, the business can offer you :
c. £33k, depending on experience.
Company Car
Bonus
Holiday – Annual holiday entitlement is 26 days ( with increases over time in service )
Aviva Pension scheme
Private Health Insurance
Multiple Discounts
The Process?
Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to #####
First 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 interview
CV review & Competency based questions
Second Stage – 1hr interview to be conducted by Controller and a colleague via Teams
Competency based questions followed up – exploring candidates’ strengths, development areas & ambitions
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