Business Development Executive
Employer
Elevate Field Marketing
Location
Nottinghamshire - covering Nottingham, Derby & Peterborough
Salary
Competitive salary: £28,000-£30,000 (DOE)
Closing date
11 Oct 2026
Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales
Job Details
Business Development Executive
Location: Nottinghamshire - covering Nottingham, Derby & Peterborough
We offer:
- Competitive salary: £28,000-£30,000 (DOE)
- Uncapped, performance-based bonus - the more you win, the more you earn
- Company car
- Laptop and smartphone
Elevate, working in partnership with Carlsberg Britvic, is looking for a Business Development Executive to join our award-winning sales team. You will represent some of the UK's most iconic drinks brands, including:
- Pepsi Max - the UK's No.1 selling cola
- The London Essence Company - the UK's No.2 bestselling mixer
- Aqua Libra - an innovative water dispense solution 1664 Blanc, Birrificio Angelo Poretti, Hobgoblin to name a few
This is a high-potential territory within our Midlands region. We're seeking a driven, resilient and ambitious salesperson who is confident in closing, commercially minded and determined to succeed.
You will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with on-trade outlets across your patch. Working closely with our route-to-market (RTM) partners, you will engage key decision-makers to increase distribution, pourings and visibility of our dispense brands.
You must live within the territory, ideally in or near the Nottingham postcode.
This role is perfect for someone with experience in the drinks or foodservice sector who's ready to step up and build their career with market-leading brands.
Role overview
You will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with on-trade outlets across your patch. Working closely with our route-to-market (RTM) partners, you will engage key decision-makers to increase distribution, pourings and visibility of our dispense brands.
You must live within the territory, ideally in or near the Nottingham postcode.
This role is perfect for someone with experience in the drinks or foodservice sector who's ready to step up and build their career with market-leading brands.
What we're looking for
- Proven on-trade sales experience
- Genuine passion for the drinks industry
- Confident, engaging and professional presence
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness, with the ability to influence
- Solid IT skills and confidence presenting both 1:1 and to groups
- Excellent time management, teamwork and communication skills
- Self-motivated, ambitious and solutions-focused with a positive, 'can-do' attitude
- Highly organised and disciplined, able to manage your own diary and deliver against targets
- Understanding of route to market within the licensed on-trade (free trade)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
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Business Development Executive in Nottingham employer: Elevate Field Marketing
Elevate, in partnership with Carlsberg Britvic, offers an exceptional work environment for a Business Development Executive, where you will represent iconic UK soft drinks brands. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive culture, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a high-potential territory while enjoying competitive benefits and a dynamic team atmosphere. This role not only allows you to develop your sales skills but also positions you within a company that values ambition and resilience, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in the drinks industry.
