Business Development Executive

We’re working with a highly successful, long-established manufacturing business based near Bridgwater with over 25 years of experience in their field. This family-run company is a specialist within the leisure and wellness sector, with a dedicated and knowledgeable team offering an unrivalled level of service and a supportive, collaborative culture. Our client is now looking to bring in a Business Development Executive to help drive their next phase of growth in the nutraceuticals space. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to take ownership of sales activity and work closely with senior leadership in a flexible, remote-first environment. The successful candidate will: * Prioritise and commercialise inbound B2B sales enquiries * Maintain and grow existing B2B customer accounts * Identify and develop new business opportunities in the health and wellness sectors * Explore intra-group sales opportunities to maximise revenue potential * Represent the company at key trade shows and industry events * Collaborate directly with the CEO on commercial strategy and initiatives * Conduct annual sales planning and monitor profit margins * Negotiate effectively with partners, distributors, and clients * Engage with influential figures across the UK wellness and supplement landscape The successful candidate will have: * Experience in nutraceuticals or a related field (e.g. functional foods, supplements, wellness products) * A proactive, commercially driven mindset * Strong negotiation skills * An eager, confident communicator with strong relationship-building abilities * Confidence managing and developing B2B sales pipelines * A full UK driving licence (preferred) What’s on offer: * Up to £45,000 salary depending on experience plus a car allowance and bonus * Generous annual leave * Remote-first position with occasional travel to their Somerset facility * Direct access to and mentorship from the CEO * Opportunities to attend major trade shows and industry events * The chance to be part of a purpose-led, innovative and supportive team Elite Staffing Solutions are acting as the employment agency