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FMCG Business Development Manager

Upto £40k  + Bonus + Excellent Benefits (incl. Car Allowance)

SW London

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations and Sales.

Our client is a major FMCG distributor in the UK. We are delighted to assist them in their search for a Business Development Manager covering the City of London.  

Reporting into the Sales Director, this role is both field and home based with a dual remit of Key Account Development and developing new business through establishing key contacts and target customers in a fluid and competitive market.  

Key Accountabilities as Business Development Manager:

• Your role is all about delivering the very best customer service while meeting sales and profit targets for your own geographic region.
• You’ll collaborate with our Category Specialists to deliver new and innovative food solutions.
• Working closely with existing customers to maximise growth, by introducing new products and services to their portfolio.
• Develop relationships with target customers and businesses with a view to developing new business and turning them into key accounts
• Build stronger relationships with lapsed or lost customers.
• Responsible for developing sales opportunities with existing accounts (key account retention).

Ideal Person for Business Development Manager:

• Able to demonstrate a proven track record in developing new business within a FMCG / Food environment.
• Proven ability to regularly exceed sales targets in your career to date.
• A team player.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels with a consultative approach to sales that adds value.

Apply now for immediate consideration to join one of the UK’s major Distribution success stories.

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