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Customer Development Executive
Customer Development Executive – McCurrach on behalf of Carlsberg Britvic
Location
Swindon, Reading & Surrounding Areas (Ideal postcode: SN1) Permanent, Full-Time – 40 hours per week
Salary & Benefits
- £30,000 basic salary
- 20% Quarterly Bonus
- Company vehicle & fuel card
- Full valid UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points or previous bans) required
About the Role
Ready to kickstart your Sales Career in the UK’s largest multi-beverage supplier? Carlsberg Britvic is home to some of your favourite drinks, including:
Beers & Ciders
- Carlsberg Danish Pilsner
- 1664
- Poretti
- Brooklyn
- Hobgoblin
- Wainwright
Soft Drinks
- J2O
- Robinsons
- Tango
- London Essence
- Pepsi Portfolio (UK rights): Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea & Rockstar Energy
With 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots, Carlsberg Britvic is committed to growing its market share across the UK.
As a Customer Development Executive, you’ll:
- Drive sales of Carlsberg Britvic’s portfolio in Symbol & Independent stores.
- Work within a dedicated territory to maximise brand availability and visibility.
- Grow market share while building strong retailer relationships.
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This is an exciting opportunity with support from McCurrach, including expert training to help you succeed.
What You’ll Do
Working alongside a Regional Sales Manager, your responsibilities include:
- Face-to-face engagement with convenience retailers.
- Establishing and retaining new business opportunities.
- Developing a territory business plan focused on maximising sales and market share.
Key Wholesale & Retail Growth responsibilities:
- Build lasting customer relationships by deeply understanding each retailer’s needs.
- Refine a category-based sales strategy to enhance profitability for both retailers and Carlsberg Britvic.
- Use data-driven insights to showcase best practices.
- Adopt a growth mindset with adaptable problem-solving skills.
About You
We’re looking for a transparent, driven individual who thrives in high-energy environments:
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Essential criteria:
✔ You are a passionate team player with a winners’ mentality. ✔ Experienced in direct sales, FMCG, or convenience retail (beneficial, but not essential). ✔ Comfortable engaging confidently with retailers – think strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. ✔ Self-motivated, commercially intuitive – you don’t just sell; you drive growth. ✔ Proactive & energetic, always seeking new opportunities. ✔ IT and social media literate (you leverage tech in your sales strategy). ✔ A resilient performer who thrives under pressure. ✔ Full UK driving licence (manual-national) with no licence issues. ✔ Willing to live within 60 minutes commute of Swindon/Reading.
What We Offer
- Competitive starting salary of £30,000, plus 20% bonus based on targets.
- Company vehicle & fuel card for business travel.
- A supportive culture that connects with two of the UK’s biggest brands.
- Ones to watch in the drinks industry that’s owned and run at every turn.
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