Business Development Executive –Premium Soft Drink Brand –South West - Up to £40,000 plus Commission and Car
An exciting opportunity has gone live to work with an established and growing premium soft drink business covering the United Kingdom. This client boasts a fantastic product and culture, along with a rapidly growing business. This company operates amongst some of the biggest names in Food Service and Prestige Retail / On Trade presence. .
As the Business Development Executive you will be specifically responsible for driving sales with new business and product launches. The Business Development Executive will be instrumental in business success managing multiple accounts in the South West region across the ON TRADE channel. The role will involve managing new business, accounts and driving growth across the South West
The ideal Business Development Executive will have a background in Drinks FMCG and operations in hospitality.
The Business Development Executive responsibilities:
1. Seeking and securing new business, maintaining current relationships and managing P&L in a commodity driven environment.
2. Build on the brand plan through awareness and product development, along with trade visits and events.
3. Drive the visibility of the product in the market and build a network of awareness.
4. Delivering on a channel strategy which aligns with company goals and growth.
5. Identify marketing opportunities, establish competitor analysis and implement sales campaigns
6. Collaborate with other departments and establish a networking with the Drinks industry.
7. Implementation of training; achieving budgeted targets
The ideal Business Development Executive Candidate:
8. Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a Sales or Brand role within the drinks industry.
9. Proven track record in securing new business, building upon a brand, account management and sales driving.
10. Demonstrated experience bringing in new business and a strong network within the Drinks Sector. Background in Soft drinks or Juice beneficial.
11. Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
12. Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
13. Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.
14. A natural entrepreneur and a thirst for new experiences.