What's the role about?
Business Development Manager - PepsiCo
Join the Powerforce PepsiCo Partnership!
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: South West London 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.
This is a role for someone who enjoys healthy challenges, spots opportunities others miss, and brings energy and determination to every conversation. At PepsiCo, progress, innovation, and collaboration fuel success - and people with drive, agility, and a passion for results are encouraged to make things happen.
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 including: 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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