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Customer Development Executive
Customer Development Executive – Britvic
Location & Contract
- Location: Benfleet & surrounding areas
- Hours: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
- Salary: £30,000 basic + 20% bonus
About Britvic
Ready to accelerate your sales career in a dynamic environment?
At Britvic, we help consumers enjoy life’s everyday moments through a portfolio of premium soft drink and beer brands. Our family favourites and global brands include Robinsons, Tango, J20, R Whites, London Essence, alongside Carlsberg, 1664, Poretti Beer & Jimmy’s.
We pride ourselves on setting high standards, thinking boldly, and constantly pushing innovation.
The Role & Responsibilities
As a Customer Development Executive, you’ll work within Convenience & Independent retail stores to:
- Grow Britvic’s market share in your defined territory by maximising product availability and brand visibility.
- Develop and deliver a territory-wide business plan focusing on strategic sales growth.
- Build & maintain relationships with retailers, customers, and colleagues.
- Achieve key performance metrics (sales targets, customer satisfaction) through data-driven tactics.
- Adopt a full category-based sales approach to enhance business for both the retailer and Britvic.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Business Development: Identify and acquire new opportunities, retain existing clients.
- Relationship Management: Consultatively understand retailer needs and tailor solutions.
- Execution Excellence: Drive sales strategies, inspire team collaboration.
- Data & Evidence-Based Approach: Use performance data to optimise territory outcomes.
About You
We’re looking for an ambitious, target-orientated team player with:
✔ Passion for sales & brand advocacy – You live and breathe business growth. ✔ Entrepreneurial mindset – Proactive in relationship-building and commercial negotiations. ✔ Convenience & FMCG familiarity – Previous experience in Direct Sales, FMCG, or Business Development is preferred. ✔ Commercial acumen – Strong negotiation and critical thinking skills to solve challenges. ✔ Communication & collaboration – Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation ability. ✔ Self-motivation & adaptability – Thrives in fast-paced environments with minimal hand-holding. ✔ Manual driving licence essential – Confirmed by successful DVLA check (no more than 6 penalty points or prior bans).
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What’s On Offer
Britvic rewards engagement with growth opportunities, support, and benefits:
- 23 paid holiday days + public holidays, plus excess leave purchase scheme.
- Company driving allowance & fuel card for field-based roles.
- Life assurance & private healthcare discount.
- Phased private pension scheme – making your future shine.
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support physical, mental & financial well-being.
- Volunteer participation in internal McCurrach taskforces (Diversity & Inclusion, Community, Sustainability, Mental Health).
- Ongoing coaching & career development to fuel your progression.
- 20% bonus based on performance against targets – performance-driven rewards!
Deadline: N/A – Apply now to launch your Britvic success story.
Applicants require a valid UK manual driving licence and eligibility to live within a 60-minute commute.
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