Business Development Manager
Full-time, Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Cambridge and surrounding area
About the role
Lead the charge in growing our presence in the Out of Home (OOH) channel for a leading confectionery brand. Own a blank‑canvas territory and build success from scratch.
What you’ll be doing
* Identify and secure new business opportunities across OOH sectors including leisure, healthcare, education, workplace, and defence sites
* Visit sites such as soft play centres, theme parks, universities, canteens and contract caterers to pitch and activate opportunities
* Influence decision‑makers with range advice, merchandising support and display solutions (countertop units, POS)
* Support product launches, sampling and seasonal activations (e.g., Freshers events)
* Use data and insight to advise on visibility, availability, and points of interruption
* Manage your diary to balance prospecting, meetings and activations
* Record activity via tablet and maintain organised client records (Excel/spreadsheets)
What we will offer you
* £27,000 to £30,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus (£32‑36k OTE) + company car
* Working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
* Ongoing training and support to help you fulfil your role
* Career opportunities throughout Powerforce and our extensive client base
* 21 days holiday (+ bank holidays), 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
What we’re looking for
* A self‑starter with resilience and tenacity, confident in cold‑calling and sourcing new business
* Strong organisational skills with ability to manage time, contacts, and pipeline development
* Proven sales experience with success in new business wins (OOH/foodservice experience a plus)
* Confidence with digital tools – Google Sheets, email, tablets, reporting systems
* Full UK manual driving licence for at least one year
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