The People Co.
Business Development Executives
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Business Development Executives – Three Opportunities Available
Central Scotland | North East England | South of England
We're currently recruiting three Business Development Executives for a well-established and growing food ingredients business, with opportunities available across Central Scotland, the North East of England and the South of England.
If you enjoy being out in the field, building genuine customer relationships and having the freedom to manage your own territory, I'd be really interested in speaking with you.
These are field-based roles where you'll be responsible for developing sales across your own region, working closely with independent butchers, farm shops, rural producers and other independent food businesses. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the balance of winning new business whilst also growing existing customer relationships.
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The role
You'll be given ownership of your own territory, with the autonomy to manage your diary and build long-term partnerships with customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Growing sales across your designated region
- Identifying and winning new customers
- Building long-term relationships through regular customer visits
- Demonstrating and sampling specialist ingredient products
- Growing existing accounts through upselling and seasonal opportunities
- Acting as the face of the business within your territory
We're keen to hear from people who:
- Have experience in field sales or business development
- Enjoy relationship-led selling and managing their own customer base
- Are commercially minded, organised and self-motivated
- Are comfortable working independently and managing their own diary
- Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy with regional travel
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What's on offer?
- Salary of £35,000-£40,000
- Full ownership of your own territory
- A respected business with an established customer base and a strong product offering
- A supportive culture with genuine opportunities for long-term career development
The business would ideally like people who can join them reasonably quickly, but they're prepared to wait for the right individuals. If you've sold into the food industry, ingredients sector or similar environment, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.
Please feel free to message me directly or send me your CV to find out more.
Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights.
Due to high application volumes, if you don’t hear from us within a week, unfortunately, your application has not been successful this time.
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