Advocate Group
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager London - East/South East Competitive Salary + Travel Allowance + Bonus
Are you a commercially, relationship-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment?
Do you want to work with one of the UK’s most exciting drinks businesses with an ever-growing portfolio of brands?
We’re partnering with a leading drinks brand going through exceptional growth. They’re now looking for a Business Development Manager to prospect across a high-potential patch focused across East and South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading portfolio of premium spirits and soft drinks brands.
The Role:
- Prospect and grow On Trade accounts across the region
- Driving volume, distribution, and brand visibility across the brand portfolio
- Identifying and converting new business opportunities across pubs, bars, restaurants, and events venues
- Build strong route-to-market partnerships
- Delivering on KPIs around volume, distribution growth, and new business
- Operating across diverse venues – from late-night to premium cocktail bars
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About You:
- On Trade drinks sales experience is desirable
- Hospitality experience with a commercial attitude will be considered
- Deep understanding of the London hospitality scene
- Commercially minded with exposure to P&L
- Highly self-motivated and energetic
Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy. 📞Call: 07537 163597 💻Email: evie.coates@advocate-group.co.uk
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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
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