Business Development Lead – Confectionery (UK) in Gloucester

Business Development Lead – Confectionery (UK)

Origination | Retail & Private Label | Market Expansion

Opportunity

An established and fast-growing international confectionery manufacturer , exporting to over 55 countries, is entering the UK market. We are looking for a commercially driven professional with established retail and private label connections to lead UK business origination — opening doors, securing listings, and winning private label contracts .

This role is suited to someone entrepreneurial, high-energy, outcomes-focused, and motivated by high commission upside , not a fixed salary.

You Will

• Use your existing network of confectionery buyers and sourcing teams to introduce our capabilities to retailers, wholesalers, importers, and distributors.
• Secure branded listings, private label tenders, and trial volumes across grocery, discounters, convenience and wholesale channels.
• Lead the full opportunity journey — introductions, sample evaluations, pricing, contract discussions and go-to-market readiness.
• Build and maintain strong long-term buyer relationships and category credibility.

Profile

• Existing network with UK confectionery buyers (Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Bestway, B&M, Nisa, convenience groups etc).
• Experience with both branded listings and private label negotiations.
• Proven track record of initiating conversations and converting them into commercial deals.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — prefers ownership, lean setup, and rewards linked to performance.
• Self-starter, results-driven, commercially smart.

We Offer

• High commission-based earnings with uncapped potential
• Fixed retainer
• Ownership of origination roadmap
• Remote working and/or part-time options available

Success Looks Like

✔ First UK retail listings and distributor agreements activated

✔ Private label tender secured with volume commitments

✔ Active negotiations across multiple channels

✔ Commercial traction within first 12 months