Business Development Manager - UK FMCG
Location: UK-wide, field-based with hybrid flexibility by agreement
Salary: £28,000-£40,000 basic, depending on experience
Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus of up to one month's basic salary
Benefits: Company car or car allowance; 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Contract: Initial 12-month contract with a three-month probation period
Hours: 40 hours per week
About the opportunity
LT Selection is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, established UK FMCG business. The role combines new-business development with account management across a national territory.
You will win new customers, grow existing relationships, understand customer requirements, prepare forecasts and help deliver sustainable commercial growth.
Key responsibilities
- Develop new-business opportunities and win new customers
- Build, manage and grow long-term customer relationships
- Understand customer requirements and propose suitable commercial solutions
- Manage key accounts and identify further growth opportunities
- Plan and manage a UK-wide territory effectively
- Prepare accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports
- Monitor market activity, pricing trends and competitor movements
- Work closely with internal teams to provide excellent customer service
Essential experience and skills
- At least three years' field-sales experience
- A strong track record in new-business development and account management
- Commercial negotiation skills and sound commercial awareness
- Strong territory-planning and time-management skills
- Confident presentation and communication skills
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable experience
Experience in FMCG, food or protein sectors is highly desirable. Knowledge of commodity markets would also be advantageous.
What's on offer
- £28,000-£40,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Quarterly performance bonus of up to one month's basic salary
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid flexibility by agreement
- Genuine career-development opportunities
Business Development Manager - UK FMCG employer: LT Selection
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