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Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – Nestlé Wholesale
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Woking & surrounding areas (Camberley, Southampton)
Salary: £28,000 to £30,500 per annum + up to 20% bonus opportunity
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
Are you a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual passionate about driving growth in the FMCG wholesale sector? Do you thrive on forming lasting relationships and owning end-to-end business development?
Powerforce is offering you an exciting opportunity to step into a Business Development Manager role, representing Nestlé—one of the world’s most iconic brands—entering and expanding the wholesale channels across Woking, Camberley, Southampton, and surrounding areas.
This isn’t just another job—it’s about taking full ownership of the Wholesale channel strategy and leading a high-performance team.
What You’ll Achieve by 2026
As the face of Nestlé in this territory, your mission is to ensure Nestlé brands are always front-and-centre in depots, depots, and warehouses. Your responsibilities include:
Key Areas of Focus
- Strategic Partnerships
- Build trusted advisor relationships with depot managers and key stakeholders
- Drive category growth and promotional planning—collaborating closely with teams to enhance Nestlé’s market position
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Data-Driven Growth
- Leverage market insights to identify untapped opportunities
- Pitch, negotiate, and close business agreements ensuring Nestlé products are highly visible and available
- Skilled in interpreting sales data and allocating resources efficiently
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High-Impact Activations
- Lead energetic activations, trade events, and New Product Development (NPD) launches
- Drive secondary displays that create instant engagement with customers
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The "Gold Standard" Audit
- Audits compliance and sets the benchmark for top-tier displays
- Uses before-and-after reporting to demonstrate success to leadership
- Provides actionable strategies for continuous improvement
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Territory Management
- Works across a diverse landscape including depots, cash & carries, multi-site retailers, and virtual warehouses
What We Offer
Join our team and experience the benefits of being part of a fast-paced, award-winning agence:
- 21 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Medicash benefits
- Enhanced company pension
- Life insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Perkbox and Taste Card for rewarding occasionals
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for a resilient, driven individual with a "can-do" attitude. If you tick these essential boxes, you’re in the right place:
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- Master Communicator – Commanding presence with the ability to engage and influence in high-pressure environments
- Sales-Savvy – Prefer hiring for builders & closers who can thrive in FMCG, wholesale, or retail settings. No formal requirements, but closers mindset is pivotal
- Resilient & Target-Focused – Approaches challenges with confidence and adaptability
- Mobile & Territorial – Full UK driving license (held for at least 12 months) is essential
More About Us
At Powerforce, our people create our success—they’re our most important customer. We’re committed to a positive, inclusive environment, where ambition flourishes.
Why Join Us?
✔ One of the "Great Places to Work" for eight consecutive years (ranked 9th in the UK for Large Companies)
✔ Award-winning efficiency – Regularly crowned Agency of the Year and Team of the Year in the industry’s "Oscars"
✔ Core values:
- "Make it yours"
- "Build relationships that last"
- "Strive for growth"
✔ **Launchpad for individuality—every voice counts and is celebrated here
Starting your journey with us means stepping into change, competence, and a community that drives progress.
Can you match?
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