Strategic Business Development Manager | B2B Sales with a Global Mission
The Opportunity: Join a unique industry powerhouse where commercial success fuels social change.
The Mission: Growth for Good
I am seeking a sophisticated Business Development Manager for a client that occupies a truly unique position at the heart of the UK food and consumer goods landscape.
They aren’t just another service provider. They are an impartial, strategic foresight and learning partner for the entire agrifood supply chain. Operating with charitable status, they reinvest 100% of their profits into social impact programs.
If you are looking for a high-performance sales environment where your results contribute to the collective good of society, this is the career move you’ve been waiting for.
The Candidate Experience: High-Level Partnership
This isn’t a transactional “volume” role. My client is looking for a commercial professional who enjoys the intellectual challenge of consultative selling.
- Strategic Acquisition: You will take full ownership of the end-to-end sales process, moving beyond simple outreach to build a genuine, insight-led rapport with senior decision-makers in the FMCG and Retail sectors.
- Consultative Problem-Solving: You will dive deep into the challenges of manufacturers and retailers, positioning a world-class portfolio of online services and consulting solutions to help them thrive in a complex marketplace.
- Industry Influence: You will act as a brand ambassador, representing the organisation at major industry events and high-level networking forums.
- Pipeline Integrity: You’ll manage a robust, accurate pipeline, ensuring a seamless “best-in-class” transition from prospect to long-term partner.
Who You Are
You possess a blend of commercial “grit” and strategic “gravitas”:
- Industry Expertise: 2+ years of experience in a B2B, quota-carrying role, specifically working within the FMCG or Retail space.
- Sophisticated Communicator: You have the confidence and acumen to engage senior stakeholders in person and virtually.
- Resilient & Proactive: You thrive in a high-performance culture and are a natural “problem-solver” who enjoys working with autonomy.
- Collaborative Spirit: You are a self-motivated individual who values being part of a team that is “hungry for better.”
The Rewards: Career Equity & Impact
My client is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work. While the package is currently being benchmarked to ensure it remains competitive, the true value lies in the environment:
- Autonomy & Balance: A hybrid working model that trusts you to manage your own time, including early finish Fridays and flexible holiday options.
- Professional Prestige: You will build an unparalleled network across the food and consumer goods industry, gaining access to insights and stakeholders few other roles can offer.
- Holistic Benefits: A comprehensive suite of benefits, including a car allowance, a market-leading pension, and private medical insurance.
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