Business Development Manager

About The Role

Support the Business Development Director in growing the Retail Brand Business Unit by leading key initiatives to drive volume and profits.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Business Director in developing and delivering the mid‑to‑long‑term Retailer Brand strategy, ensuring alignment through effective tracking and business rhythm management.
• Drive budget delivery by coordinating cross‑functional activities, building data‑led business cases, and supporting execution of agreed plans.
• Monitor market and brand performance, leveraging insights to identify opportunities, inform decision‑making, and maintain clear, actionable reporting.
• Act as a key internal contact for designated customers, supporting strategic engagement and key meetings.
• Strengthen business foundations by maintaining accurate documentation, improving processes, and embedding efficient ways of working.
• Lead or support cross‑functional projects, ensuring timely delivery, clear communication, and proactive resolution of risks and challenges.

Who We Are Looking For

Experience & Skills

• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes, including Stage‑Gate, S&OP, and product costing.
• Proven experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment, delivering against both internal and external expectations.
• High level of confidence working with numerical data, including category analysis, financials, recipes, and/or P&Ls; experience with Kantar or Circana data is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience in category, marketing, sales, or product development within FMCG, branded manufacturing, or retail is highly desirable.
• Experience working within or closely alongside operations teams, with an understanding of key drivers of factory efficiency, is advantageous.
• Experience in budget management and monitoring.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Numerate and commercially astute, with sound analytical capability.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• Effective and solution‑oriented problem solver.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a flexible approach to meeting demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to continuous learning and personal development.

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.