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Business development manager - fmcg

VanRath
Business development manager
Posted: 29 June
Offer description

We are seeking an outstanding salesperson to take on this FMCG solution sales role, your aim will mainly be the foodservice sector.

This role is primarily field-based, with an office in Newry.

Salary/ Benefits

* Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 + bonus + car package
* Benefits pack including pension

The Ideal Person

* Comfortable travelling across the UK and Ireland for client meetings, site visits, and relevant events.
* A confident and persuasive communicator, skilled in building relationships and handling negotiations effectively.
* Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple opportunities and shifting priorities.
* Proven background in lead generation, business development, or sales preferrable within FMCG or food production industries.
* Proficient in CRM software for tracking pipelines, client data, and sales activity.
* Commercially minded, with an ability to assess profitability and understand what drives customer decision-making.
* Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a natural drive to meet and exceed targets.
* Tech-savvy, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
* Holds a full UK driving licence with no endorsements.

Responsibilities

* Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities across the region, from initial contact through to successful on-boarding and handover.
* Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders to gain deep insight into their business needs and objectives.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as NPD, marketing, operations, and finance to ensure the delivery of tailored, customer-focused solutions.
* Manage a portfolio of existing customer accounts through regular engagement, strategic account planning, and consistently high service levels.
* Ensure all sales activities, pipeline progress, and client interactions are accurately recorded and updated within the CRM system.
* Keep abreast of market movements and competitor actions to anticipate potential risks and uncover new growth opportunities.
* Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts, performance reports, and activity summaries to the Head of Sales.
* Represent the brand professionally at trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events.
* Guide new clients through the on-boarding journey, ensuring a smooth transition and setup experience.
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