Business Development Manager, Bristol, United Kingdom
Ferrero Out of Home – Business Development Manager (Wholesale & Foodservice)
Are you ready for a NEW and EXCITING opportunity this year to work with some of the UK’s most iconic confectionery brands?
Field Sales Solutions and Ferrero’s Out of Home division are looking for ambitious, driven Business Development Managers to accelerate growth across the Wholesale and Foodservice sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a world‑renowned brand and make an immediate impact.
Location: BRISTOL
Territory: BS4, BS11, BS5, SN5, GL51, NP44, GL4, SN2, CF15, BS11, BA2
The Role
As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be the face of Ferrero across your territory. You’ll build strong relationships with depot managers, chefs, and business owners, driving product visibility, increasing distribution, and exceeding sales targets. Using data and insight, you’ll secure listings, negotiate promotions, and uncover new business opportunities. You’ll also help shape the future of Ferrero’s Out of Home strategy, making a meaningful contribution from day one.
Your Territory & Channels
* Wholesale: Booker, Bestway, Unitas members and more
* Increase visibility, availability and compliance for Ferrero’s full portfolio
* Influence orders, secure incremental listings and drive promotional execution
* Deliver impactful point‑of‑sale activation and ensure Ferrero stands out in‑depot
* Use data and insight to identify gaps, forecast demand and shape commercial conversations
* Foodservice: Hotels, cafés, restaurants, garden centres and independent outlets.
* Upsell Ferrero products into menus, recipes and operational use
* Introduce new formats and NPD relevant to Foodservice needs
* Identify new business opportunities and convert them into sustainable accounts
* Additional Support: Occasional work with convenience or store groups
What You’ll Bring
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Proven ability to work independently and deliver against targets
* FMCG experience (Wholesale/Foodservice preferred but not essential)
* Commercial mindset with confidence using data to influence decisions
* Full UK driving licence & right to work in the UK
Why Join Us?
We live our values every day: Partnership | Return | Ownership | Upstanding | Determined
At Field Sales Solutions and Ferrero, you’ll join a supportive, high‑performing team that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and gives you the platform to grow your career with one of the world’s most loved FMCG companies.