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Customer Development Executive
Customer Development Executive – McCurrach on behalf of Carlsberg Britvic
Overview
Location: Swindon, Reading & Surrounding areas (Ideal postcode SN1) Type: Permanent, Full-time – 40 hours per week Salary: £30,000 basic + 20% Bonus Company: Carlsberg Britvic
„Ready to power up your Sales career? Passionate about the most iconic and popular beers and soft drinks?“
Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK, showcasing some of Britain’s most loved drinks, including:
Beers.
- Carlsberg Danish Pilsner & 1664
- Poretti & Brooklyn
- Ale favourites: Hobgoblin & Wainwright
Soft Drinks & Energy Drinks.
- J2O, Robinsons, Tango & London Essence
- Pepsi portfolio under licence in the UK: Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea, Rockstar Energy
With 6 production plants and 16 logistics depots across the country, Carlsberg Britvic powers sales nationwide.
In this role as Customer Development Executive, you’ll play a key role in growing Carlsberg Britvic’s market share in your assigned territory. You’ll work with a successful team to drive sales of the company’s beers, ciders, and soft drinks, ensuring maximum brand availability and visibility in symbol and independent stores.
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The Role
What You’ll Do:
Working closely with a Regional Sales Manager, your job is to present Carlsberg Britvic’s fantastic portfolio of Soft Drinks and Beers by:
- Making face-to-face contact with Convenience (Symbol & Independent) retailers
- Establishing and nurturing new business opportunities
- Delivering a business plan for your territory, focused on maximising sales potential
With the right energy and passion, your success will be supported by comprehensive development:
- Building strong retailer relationships by understanding store and customer needs
- Applying a full category-based selling approach to growing sales in every outlet
- Developing territory-specific business plans and driving growth
- Using data-driven insights to share best practice across stores and the team
- Maintaining a growth mindset and adaptable sales approach
- Developing bespoke strategies to address challenges and secure store loyalty
About You
Ideal Candidate:
Carlsberg Britvic is looking for a fun, driven, target-oriented team player who can represent its brands with enthusiasm!
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You should thrive as the "key contact" for customers, driving new business and solving challenges:
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Entrepreneurial spirit, with a focus on creating and maintaining sustainable relationships
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Customer-first approach – putting the consumer at the heart of the brand
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Previous experience in Direct Sales, Convenience, or FMCG would be advantageous but isn’t essential
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Commercial acumen, strong negotiation, planning, and organisational skills
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Self-motivated, adaptable with social media and IT literacy – ready to capitalise on digital opportunities
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A strong work ethic with tenacity to succeed at pace in a fast-paced sales environment
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Must:
- Live within a 60-minute commute of Swindon/Reading
- Hold an up-to-date, full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 points or prior bans)
- Be eligible to work in the UK
What We Offer
- £30,000 starting salary, with the opportunity to earn an extra 20% in quarterly incentives if you hit your targets!
- Company car & fuel card for convenience throughout your territory
- All offers subject to completion of a DVLA licence check
Apply now and step into a role that excites, inspires, and rewards!
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