At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build relationships across retail, hospitality, and wellness channels.
- Company: Join a challenger brand focused on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Field-based role with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Other info: Ideal for self-starters looking to thrive in a competitive market.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while building your career.
- Qualifications: FMCG sales experience and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Field based - South of England (Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Essex, Thames Valley, Hampshire)
Reporting to: Commercial Manager UK
Contract: TBC
Working arrangement: Field based - you will be out in your territory the majority of the time
Purpose of the Role
To drive distribution, visibility, velocity and repeat purchase across the South by developing strong customer relationships and delivering excellent in-market execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Open new accounts across retail, hospitality and wellness channels
- Build strong relationships with customers across the region
- Drive visibility, execution and merchandising standards
- Increase rate of sale and repeat purchase
- Support local activations, sampling and promotional activity
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends
- Deliver territory sales and distribution targets
- Provide regular reporting on KPIs and opportunities
Skills & Experience
Essential
- FMCG sales experience
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercially minded
- Proven sales performance
- Self-starter with strong organisational skills
Desirable
- Drinks or beverages experience
- Existing regional contacts
- Experience within premium retail, hospitality or wellness channels
- Experience working with chilled products and chilled-chain distribution networks
What Success Looks Like
Success at Spraga is not simply measured by securing listings. We are looking for people who build brands, drive visibility, increase rate of sale and create repeat purchase. Every role will be focused on:
- Distribution
- Visibility
- Velocity
- Repeat Purchase
- Long-Term Customer Value
We are building a challenger brand and are looking for ambitious people who want to make a genuine impact on the growth of the business.
South Regional Business Development Manager in Reading employer: Spraga Kombucha
At Spraga, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a South Regional Business Development Manager, you will enjoy the flexibility of a field-based role across the beautiful South of England, with opportunities for personal and professional growth while driving brand visibility and customer relationships. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with a focus on innovation and collaboration, makes Spraga a rewarding place to build your career in the FMCG sector.
