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Business Development Manager – FMCG / Food & Drink, Devon, Somerset & Dorset

Delighted to be working exclusively with an exciting, award-winning and rapidly growing independent FMCG business as they enter their next phase of expansion across the South West.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager / Sales Manager to join a business with an established customer base, an ambitious growth strategy and a product portfolio that is already making a strong impact within the market.

This is a genuine new business and account growth role, with plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

You will take ownership of a portfolio of customers across Devon, Somerset and Dorset, developing existing relationships while identifying and securing exciting new business opportunities.

You’ll spend most of your time meeting customers, building relationships and developing the territory, with the flexibility to work from home when you’re not out in the field. You’ll also spend at least one day per week at the company’s Mid Devon base, working closely with the wider team.

If you’re an experienced FMCG sales professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence growth, build your own territory and become a key part of an ambitious business, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do

  • Manage, develop and grow an established customer portfolio across the South West
  • Identify and win new business opportunities
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers
  • Develop existing accounts and increase sales opportunities
  • Work towards new business, revenue and volume targets
  • Represent the business at industry events, trade shows and customer events
  • Work closely with the Head of Sales on territory strategy and account development
  • Bring valuable customer and market insight back into the business

What you'll need

  • We’re looking for an experienced sales professional from the FMCG, Food & Drink or related industry who enjoys being out in the field and building genuine commercial relationships.
  • Proven experience in B2B sales / business development
  • Experience within FMCG, Food & Drink or a similar fast-moving consumer environment
  • A strong understanding of the South West commercial market
  • A proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
  • The confidence to work autonomously and manage your own territory
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Most importantly, you’ll be commercially driven, personable and excited by the opportunity to join a business that is growing, ambitious and genuinely making its mark within its industry.

Benefits

  • £36,000 basic salary
  • £250 per month car allowance
  • Up to 15% annual bonus – OTE up to £41,400
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Predominantly home-based when not visiting customers
  • Minimum one day per week at the company’s Mid Devon office
  • Significant autonomy and ownership of your territory
  • The opportunity to join an ambitious, award-winning independent business during an exciting period of growth

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