Business Development Manager (FMCG/FOOD)

Business Development Manager (FMCG/FOOD) Many thanks for your application. Once received I will review & reply as soon as possible. Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations and Sales. Our client is a major FMCG distributor in the UK. We are delighted to assist them in their search for a Business Development Manager covering Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Reporting into the Sales Director, this role is both field and home based with a dual remit of Key Account Development and developing new business through establishing key contacts and target customers in a fluid and competitive market. With 185 accounts to manage, this role is split 50:50 between existing business and developing new. Key Accountabilities as Business Development Manager: Your role is all about delivering the very best customer service while meeting sales and profit targets for your own geographic region. Working closely with existing customers to maximise growth, by introducing new products and services to their portfolio. Develop relationships with target customers and businesses with a view to developing new business and turning them into key accounts. Build stronger relationships with lapsed or lost customers. Responsible for developing sales opportunities with existing accounts (key account retention). Ideal Person for Business Development Manager: Proven Experience of growing new business and nurturing existing customers. Proven ability to regularly exceed sales targets in your career to date. Excellent commercial awareness, with lots of drive, energy and ambition. Superb communication skills at all levels with a consultative approach to sales that adds value. Apply now for immediate consideration to join one of the UK’s major Distribution success stories. #J-18808-Ljbffr