Business Development Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a well-known convenience store operator and wholesaler to find an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Manager for the South Coast region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that's entering a phase of growth and exciting change. As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the expansion and success of independent retailers across this important region.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Building Relationships & Driving Sales: As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with convenience retailers in your region to foster strong, long-lasting relationships, ensuring they realise their potential and achieve growth.

• Customer Support & Problem Solving: Act as the main point of contact for your customers, providing expert advice and support to resolve challenges they may face in-store. As a Business Development Manager, your goal will be to find solutions that enhance the customer experience.

• Managing Your Schedule & Territory: Take responsibility for planning your visits and managing a schedule that allows you to provide excellent service to a wide range of retail customers across your region.

• Collaboration Across Teams: Liaise with internal departments such as IT, logistics, and operations to resolve any queries and ensure smooth interactions between the business and customers. Your ability to collaborate as a Business Development Manager will be key to driving success.

• Driving Performance & Meeting KPIs: Own and manage your performance, ensuring you deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) and help grow the business through effective sales strategies. Your role as a Business Development Manager will involve consistently meeting and exceeding these targets.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in FMCG Sales & Retail: You have a proven track record in driving commercial success, with experience in food retail or FMCG sales. You're able to build and nurture strategic partnerships, negotiate high-value agreements, and collaborate across teams to optimise revenue and growth as a Business Development Manager.

• Strong Communicator: You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, from convenience store owners to senior business leaders. As a Business Development Manager, you'll leverage these skills to create lasting relationships.

• Organised & Self-Motivated: Your time management and organisational skills are second to none. You're comfortable managing your workload independently and ensuring that all tasks are completed to a high standard.

• IT Proficient: You are confident using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other business tools to track performance, manage data, and create compelling presentations.

What's in It for You:

• A chance to make a real impact within a growing business.

• Opportunities to expand your network and learn about the industry from the inside.

• A competitive salary up to £55,000 and benefits package, with performance-based incentives.

• A role that offers both independence and teamwork, with the chance to shape your own success.

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