Business Development Lead – Confectionery (UK)
Origination | Retail & Private Label | Market Expansion
Opportunity
An established and fast-growing international confectionery manufacturer, exporting to over 55 countries, is entering the UK market. We are looking for a commercially driven professional with established retail and private label connections to lead UK business origination — opening doors, securing listings, and winning private label contracts.
This role is suited to someone entrepreneurial, high-energy, outcomes-focused, and motivated by high commission upside, not a fixed salary.
You Will
* Use your existing network of confectionery buyers and sourcing teams to introduce our capabilities to retailers, wholesalers, importers, and distributors.
* Secure branded listings, private label tenders, and trial volumes across grocery, discounters, convenience and wholesale channels.
* Lead the full opportunity journey — introductions, sample evaluations, pricing, contract discussions and go-to-market readiness.
* Build and maintain strong long-term buyer relationships and category credibility.
Profile
* Existing network with UK confectionery buyers (Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Bestway, B&M, Nisa, convenience groups etc).
* Experience with both branded listings and private label negotiations.
* Proven track record of initiating conversations and converting them into commercial deals.
* Entrepreneurial mindset — prefers ownership, lean setup, and rewards linked to performance.
* Self-starter, results-driven, commercially smart.
We Offer
* High commission-based earnings with uncapped potential
* Fixed retainer
* Ownership of origination roadmap
* Remote working and/or part-time options available
Success Looks Like
✔ First UK retail listings and distributor agreements activated
✔ Private label tender secured with volume commitments
✔ Active negotiations across multiple channels
✔ Commercial traction within first 12 months