Business Development Executive

Company: The People Co.
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2 x Field-based roles covering North East UK and South UK

Home-based with regional travel

Two field-based sales roles. Own your territory, build trusted customer relationships and grow sales in the independent food sector.

We’re recruiting two Business Development Executives, one covering the North East and one covering the South of the UK.

We are working with a well-established and growing UK food ingredients business supplying the independent food processing sector to appoint these roles.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based opportunity offering real autonomy, clear territory ownership and the chance to build long‑term customer relationships.

The Opportunities

You will take ownership of sales growth across your own defined region, working directly with independent butchers, farm shops and rural producers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the field, balancing new business with account management and becoming a trusted face in a close‑knit customer base.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and grow a defined regional sales territory
  • Identify and convert new customers within the independent meat sector
  • Build long‑term relationships through regular customer visits
  • Present, demonstrate and sample specialist ingredient products
  • Grow existing accounts through upselling and seasonal ranges
  • Act as a regional ambassador for the business

About You

We are interested in speaking with people who:

  • Have experience in field sales or business development
  • Enjoy relationship‑led, regional customer bases
  • Bring a commercial and organised approach to their territory
  • Are comfortable working independently and managing their own diary
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy with regional travel

Why This Role?

  • Clear ownership of your own patch
  • Autonomy and trust in how you run your territory
  • Strong product range with genuine customer demand
  • Supportive culture with long‑term progression opportunities

Additional Info

  • Location: North East UK or South UK
  • Travel: Regional field‑based travel
  • Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and UK working rights required

If you have experience selling into independent food businesses or a similar environment, I would be very interested in having a confidential conversation.

Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026