Business Development Executive (Snacking): Foodservice

London Permanent £30,000 - £40,000 per year
  • Exciting opportunity to join an insect based snack brand
  • Help mould a brand and sales team as you build out a new category

About Our Client

Are you passionate about food, sustainability and change?
My client is on a mission to build a better future both for our bodies and our planet. With the shift in buying patterns away from traditional proteins, my client has a truly innovative product in the alternative protein market.
My client is now looking for a Business Development Executive to drive sales and brand growth across the London foodservice market. If the idea of building a challenger brand in a competitive market excites you, then read on.

This is a multi-faceted, fast-paced role in a start-up. The successful candidate will be heavily client facing, leading product demonstrations and winning new business

Job Description

  • Actively prospect for new business opportunities and bring on new accounts
  • Tackle the London foodservice market head-on
  • Manage relationships with wholesalers, across foodservice, contract caterers and workplace
  • Attend trade shows and deliver product demonstrations
  • Educate your account base through product samplings
  • Drive distribution and brand awareness throughout London independent trade

The Successful Applicant

  • 1-2 years experience in a similar role or brand ambassador role (food & drink a bonus)
  • Must be excited by the food & drink industry
  • Must be willing to do a field based role 2-3 days a week
  • Enthusiastic and energetic - start-ups operate at a fast-pace
  • Must be London based

What's on Offer

  • £30k-£40k
  • Bonus
  • Possibility of equity in the business
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas off + your birthday off
  • Pension contribution
  • Weekly free breakfast & drinks
Contact
Will Barratt
Quote job ref
JN-032023-5997249
Phone number
+44 207 269 2223

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Will Barratt
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2223
Job reference
JN-032023-5997249