Business Development Manager - UK FMCG

UK-wide, United Kingdom

• Salary £28,000-£40,000 basic plus quarterly bonus and company car/car allowance
• City UK-wide
• Province Birmingham
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code B1 1BB

Job Description

Business Development Manager - UK FMCG

Location: UK-wide, field-based with hybrid flexibility by agreement
Salary: £28,000-£40,000 basic, depending on experience
Bonus: Quarterly performance bonus of up to one month's basic salary
Benefits: Company car or car allowance; 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Contract: Initial 12-month contract with a three-month probation period
Hours: 40 hours per week

About the opportunity

LT Selection is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, established UK FMCG business. The role combines new-business development with account management across a national territory.

You will win new customers, grow existing relationships, understand customer requirements, prepare forecasts and help deliver sustainable commercial growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new-business opportunities and win new customers
• Build, manage and grow long-term customer relationships
• Understand customer requirements and propose suitable commercial solutions
• Manage key accounts and identify further growth opportunities
• Plan and manage a UK-wide territory effectively
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reports
• Monitor market activity, pricing trends and competitor movements
• Work closely with internal teams to provide excellent customer service

Essential experience and skills

• At least three years' field-sales experience
• A strong track record in new-business development and account management
• Commercial negotiation skills and sound commercial awareness
• Strong territory-planning and time-management skills
• Confident presentation and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

Experience in FMCG, food or protein sectors is highly desirable. Knowledge of commodity markets would also be advantageous.

What's on offer

• Quarterly performance bonus of up to one month's basic salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid flexibility by agreement
• Genuine career-development opportunities

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