Business Development Manager - Midlands and South

East Midlands Permanent
  • Fantastic BDM role for Growing Pet Food Business
  • Exciting Growth Plans and double digit growth

About Our Client

My client is one of the UK's fastest growing pet food business's, who are dedicated and passionate about producing natural and quality pet food for dogs and cats. My client is focused on quality pet food and providing first class service for customers. My client's mission is to improve and prolong the lives of dogs & cats and to make a positive impact on the world around us.
The business has a global imprint and has been established in the UK for 10 years, with a great reputation with breeders and direct customers, they are now looking to develop the retail channel.

Job Description

  • To deliver the sales budget for the region by identifying new sales opportunities, sharing New Product Development, and engaging Partners in the product range.
  • Supporting & educating our Partners to understand how my client is enabling a unique sales and business proposition.
  • Supporting Partners to train and develop their teams with a wealth of product and merchandising knowledge.
  • To work collaboratively with our UK manager to ensure appropriate new Partner accounts are opened and sales targets delivered.
  • To meet the monthly and annual targets for new Partner account openings.
  • To drive the increased awareness of my clients brand in your region

The Successful Applicant

  • Sales & business focused - ideally Pet background, but will considere FMCG sale with passion for animals
  • Retail Field experience, including merchandising skills & an ability to analyse product positioning
  • Highly organised and able to work independently as well as in a team
  • Effective and efficient communicator
  • Ability to influence, excite and engage with Partners
  • Analyse data to identify new trends and opportunities
  • Build a sustainable and mutually beneficial partnership
  • Become a trusted advisor for your Partners
  • Identify new leads and aim to convert them into Partners

What's on Offer

  • Competitive package and opportunity to work for fantastic and rewarding culture
Contact
Stephanie Lidster
Quote job ref
JN-082023-6157272
Phone number
+44 113 388 9077

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
East Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Lidster
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9077
Job reference
JN-082023-6157272