Overview
Reference
SC120126IR67 Salary
£35,000 - £50,000/annum + car, commission Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Shipley Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, February 6, 2026
Business Development Manager – FMCG / Confectionery
£35,000 – £50,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance
Field-Based – Bradford, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas
We’re supporting a well‑established Sweets Manufacturer in Bradford in their search for an experienced Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing FMCG business known for producing high‑quality confectionery products supplied across the UK.
This role combines Key Account Management with New Business Development, managing some of the company’s top customer accounts while also identifying and securing new opportunities across multiple channels.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth across the Distributor, Wholesaler, Retail, and Commercial sectors. This is a field‑based role covering Yorkshire and the surrounding regions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing and developing several of the company's top key accounts
2. Growing existing customer accounts through strategic account planning
3. Prospecting, pitching, and securing new business opportunities
4. Selling confectionery and sweet goods into distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers
5. Identifying category opportunities and supporting product growth
6. Regular face‑to‑face customer visits across Yorkshire and surrounding areas
7. Maintaining accurate CRM updates and reporting into senior management
What We’re Looking For
8. Proven Sales experience within FMCG
9. Experience within confectionery, sweet goods, or food sales is highly desirable, but not essential
10. Background selling into distribution, wholesale, and retail would be a strong advantage
11. Strong Key Account Management experience, particularly with high‑value customers
12. A relationship‑builder with strong commercial awareness
13. Highly self‑motivated, organised, and confident in a field‑based environment
14. Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
15. £35,000 – £50,000 basic salary (DOE)
16. Company car or car allowance
17. Field‑based role with autonomy and flexibility
18. Opportunity to manage and grow high‑profile customer accounts
19. Supportive, expanding manufacturer with a strong brand in the market