Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

FMCG – Drinks

Field Based – covering Northwest - ideal location around the Warrington area. (expected to travel 4 days per week )

c. £33k (depending on experience) plus company car & benefits

The opportunity:

A global drink brand with an amazing culture is looking for a BDE to grow sales within the territory of the North West.

What will my key accountabilities be?

• Growing the sales of the brand within your own territory, which will include customers from the Wholesale, Convenience & out of home foodservice channels
• Building strong relationships with local customers, developing trust & credibility
• Developing new and existing customers, establishing and implementing business plans for growth and carrying out regular business reviews.
• Identifying client needs with their range of drinks plus any other NPD that is launched during your time in role.
• Managing your territory profit & loss (P&L) to ensure growth, right product, right place, right consumer

Who will I be working with?

Your line manager, National Account Team, customers

A great candidate will have:

• A tenacious and entrepreneurial approach and are pro-active in seeking opportunities
• Self-Motivation & resilience
• Experience of a sales environment is preferred although not essential
• Strong Interpersonal skills to build working relationships aimed at improving the status quo
• An inquisitive nature about your customers, markets and surroundings
• A growth mindset – if the business is not moving forward, they are moving backwards !
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but all bright sparks are welcome
• Financial numeracy and Competent use of Microsoft Office applications

In return for everything you can bring, the business can offer you :

• c. £33k, depending on experience.
• Company Car
• Bonus
• Holiday – Annual holiday entitlement is 26 days ( with increases over time in service )
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Multiple Discounts

The Process?

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to Rachael.Walsh@mackenziejones.co.uk

First stage – 1hr interview conducted by hiring manager and a colleague via Microsoft Teams. Includes a case study that will be provided to the candidate approx. 1 day in advance of interview

CV review & Competency based questions

Second Stage – 1hr interview to be conducted by Controller and a colleague via Teams

Competency based questions followed up – exploring candidates’ strengths, development areas & ambitions

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We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment so you don’t miss them