Business Development Manager – PepsiCo
Full time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum + up to 15% bonus opportunity + Company Car
Working: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Territory: Bristol and surrounding areas
Powerforce is hiring a Business Development Manager to lead at the coalface for PepsiCo, growing their “Away From Home” channel – covering Contract Catering, Leisure, Sport, and Multi‑Site customers. Representing globally recognised brands, you’ll play a key role in helping PepsiCo create 'more smiles with every bite’ through the Snacks and Grains portfolio – building strong customer partnerships and unlocking new growth opportunities.
The Role: What You’ll Be Doing
- Build Relationships: Foster strong partnerships across the Away From Home channel to drive sales through increased visibility and distribution.
- Unlock Growth: Identify and secure new business while growing existing partnerships through insightful, needs‑based questioning.
- Execute Strategy: Deliver commercially focused recommendations and activate promotional activities and new product launches.
- Influence with Data: Use data and insights to influence customer decision‑making and support overall category growth.
- Manage Your Territory: Balance prospecting with accurate reporting and digital record‑keeping to ensure effective territory coverage.
What You’ll Bring
- Commercial Curiosity: A motivated mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems and making a tangible impact.
- Resilience & Confidence: The ability to build trust quickly and adapt to fast‑moving priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Relevant Experience: A background in business development, field sales, or account management (Foodservice or FMCG is ideal).
- Competitive Drive: Strong organisational skills to manage your territory and a naturally competitive spirit to win.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to provide recommendations that consistently drive sales growth and exceed targets.
- Essential Requirements: A full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months.
Why Powerforce And What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential.
- Various career progression opportunities throughout Powerforce and the wider Advantage Smollan business.
- A fun working environment where performance and success are really rewarded.
- 21 days annual leave (+ bank holidays).
- Other benefits include: Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhanced paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox & Taste Card.
Business Development Manager – PepsiCo
Full time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum + up to 15% bonus opportunity + Company Car
Working: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Territory: Bristol and surrounding areas
Powerforce is hiring a Business Development Manager to lead at the coalface for PepsiCo, growing their “Away From Home” channel – covering Contract Catering, Leisure, Sport, and Multi‑Site customers. Representing globally recognised brands, you’ll play a key role in helping PepsiCo create ‘more smiles with every bite’ through the Snacks and Grains portfolio – building strong customer partnerships and unlocking new growth opportunities.
The Role: What You’ll Be Doing
- Build Relationships: Foster strong partnerships across the Away From Home channel to drive sales through increased visibility and distribution.
- Unlock Growth: Identify and secure new business while growing existing partnerships through insightful, needs‑based questioning.
- Execute Strategy: Deliver commercially focused recommendations and activate promotional activities and new product launches.
- Influence with Data: Use data and insights to influence customer decision‑making and support overall category growth.
- Manage Your Territory: Balance prospecting with accurate reporting and digital record‑keeping to ensure effective territory coverage.
What You’ll Bring
- Commercial Curiosity: A motivated mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems and making a tangible impact.
- Resilience & Confidence: The ability to build trust quickly and adapt to fast‑moving priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Relevant Experience: A background in business development, field sales, or account management (Foodservice or FMCG is ideal).
- Competitive Drive: Strong organisational skills to manage your territory and a naturally competitive spirit to win.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to provide recommendations that consistently drive sales growth and exceed targets.
- Essential Requirements: A full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months.
Why Powerforce And What We Offer
- Full training and ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential.
- Various career progression opportunities throughout Powerforce and the wider Advantage Smollan business.
- A fun working environment where performance and success are really rewarded.
- 21 days annual leave (+ bank holidays).
- Other benefits include: Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhanced paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox & Taste Card.
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