Overview
We’re seeking a Business Development Manager to grow our presence in the Out of Home (OOH) channel, representing a leading confectionery brand. This is a rare opportunity to own a blank canvas territory—bringing energy, initiative, and commercial drive to build success from scratch. This is a full-time, permanent role based in the Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton area and surrounding locations.
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus opportunity (£32-36k On Target Earnings) + company car
Working: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Territory: Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas
Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across OOH sectors: leisure, healthcare, education, workplace, and defence sites
- Visit sites such as soft play centres, theme parks, universities, canteens and contract caterers to pitch and activate opportunities
- Influence decision-makers with range advice, merchandising support and display solutions (countertop units, POS)
- Support product launches, sampling and seasonal activations (e.g. Freshers events)
- Use data and insight to advise on visibility, availability, and points of interruption
- Manage your diary effectively to balance prospecting, meetings, and activations
- Record activity via tablet and keep organised client records (Excel/spreadsheets)
What we will offer
- Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus (£32-36k OTE) + company car
- Ongoing training and support to help you fulfil your role
- A supportive working environment with performance-based rewards
- Career opportunities within Powerforce and our client base
- Benefits include: 21 days holiday (+ bank holidays), Medicash, Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme
Qualifications and looking for
- A self-starter with resilience and tenacity, confident cold calling and sourcing new business
- Strong organisational skills to manage time, contacts, and pipeline development
- Proven sales experience with success in new business wins (OOH/Foodservice experience a plus)
- Confidence with digital tools – Google Sheets, email, tablets, reporting systems
- Full UK manual driving licence for at least one year
To apply, please submit your details. We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close before the listed closing date.
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