Our client, a fast‑growing FMCG brand with a strong presence across retail, wholesale, and out‑of‑home channels is currently recruiting a Business Development Manager. You will play a pivotal role in driving new business, strengthening key relationships, and identifying commercial opportunities across multiple FMCG channels. This is a high‑impact role suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and understands the dynamics of the UK grocery and FMCG landscape.
Reporting to the Sales Manager – Duties
- Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities across retail, wholesale, convenience, and foodservice channels.
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts, ensuring strong relationships and consistent revenue growth.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and category insights to shape commercial strategy.
- Lead customer presentations, pitches, and product demonstrations.
- Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and NPD teams to deliver customer‑focused solutions.
- Develop and execute annual business plans aligned with company objectives.
- Track performance, forecast sales, and report on KPIs.
As a successful candidate you will have previous experience in business development, or account management and a background in a FMCG sector with a strong understanding of UK retail and/or wholesale channels would be desirable.
A natural relationship‑builder with excellent negotiation and presentation skills and commercially astute, data‑driven, and comfortable working with category insights.
As this is a remote role self‑motivation, target‑driven, the ability to work autonomously and a full UK driving licence is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career within a forward‑thinking, dynamic and creative environment with a competitive remuneration package, bonus, commission pay and benefits including car allowance and amazing career prospects.
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