Senior Business Development Manager

Overview

Senior Business Development Manager – FMCG / Retail £50,000-£55,000 + bonus + car allowance South East England

A growing FMCG aligned retail services business with a brilliant reputation in the market is expanding its UK footprint and is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to unlock a high potential territory across the South East.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business on a strong growth trajectory, where your contributions as a Senior Business Development Manager will directly shape the success of the region and the wider business. You\’ll work with independent retailers, wholesale partners, and multi-site operators to introduce a broad suite of services that support retail performance and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a region with significant untapped potential, shaping its growth strategy and outcomes as the Senior Business Development Manager in this territory
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers, wholesale partners and multi-site operators
• Introduce a comprehensive range of retail services spanning operational solutions, commercial tools and wholesale support
• Identify opportunities, open doors and expand the business in a market with huge upside potential
• Operate with autonomy, resilience and a strategic mindset to deliver tangible impact
• Provide leadership support to a wider regional team of BDMs

Qualifications

• Proven field based B2B sales experience within FMCG, wholesale, retail or a related environment
• A track record of developing territories or growing under penetrated regions
• Confidence in generating your own opportunities with a proactive approach
• A consultative, relationship led sales style
• Leadership and key account level experience highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of the retail landscape
• A long term mindset, integrity and the drive to contribute meaningfully to a growing business

This Senior Business Development Manager role is perfect for someone motivated by growth, ownership and the opportunity to shape a region\’s future.