COREcruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager – Leading B-Corp Soft Drinks Business – London and SE England – up to £40,000
My client is one of leading craft products out there when it comes to premium soft drinks. They are fast becoming the bartender choice when it comes to making delicious, high-quality drinks. Born in the Southwest of England, their range is infused with an artisan spirit and represents some of the unique flavours you find in the wilds of the British countryside.
They are now looking for a driven Business Development Manager to take ownership of an important territory, where they will drive new business, develop existing partnerships and help get their products into the best bars and restaurants the city and Southeast has to offer.
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What the Job Offers
- Competitive salary plus bonus.
- All travel paid for.
- Chance to join a company on the rise.
- The chance to work closely with leading drinks wholesalers, Top 50 Bars and premium restaurants.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business and distribution across London and the Southeast.
- Manage and develop relationships with existing accounts.
- Secure new distribution opportunities.
- Collaborate on drinks recipes, activations and collaborations with exciting bars and restaurants.
- NPD rollout.
- Take ownership of your territory and grow the patch.


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Key Qualities
- Proven drinks industry experience, ideally within the on trade. Someone with an EXISTING network.
- A genuine new business hunter with a track record of winning new accounts.
- Commercially driven, self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously.
- Passionate about independent and challenger drinks brands, with the personality and energy to build long-term relationships.
- Creative thinker and strategy maker.
- Field sales maestro!
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitment / rupert@corecruitment.com
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