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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Executive to join an award-winning organic soft drinks business. This is a field-based role and you will have ownership of a wide range of customers from wholesalers, farm shops, bars and high-end hotels in the South West.
Responsibilities include: -
- Managing and developing new business in the West Country.
- Managing and developing a select number of local wholesale businesses, premium retail outlets, food-led outlets as well as leisure and pub groups.
- Management and ownership of account information including analysis and reporting.
- Negotiating contractual agreements.
- Manage and attend Customer Rara Days & trade shows.
- Effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Develop & deliver creative sales initiatives to help develop relationships with South West based accounts with high potential.
- Ownership of the South West regional strategic plan.
- Close collaboration with NPD and marketing team on activations and events with key customers across the South West.
- Working with our high profile and landmark outlets to ensure maximum visibility for the Luscombe portfolio.
- To talk knowledgeably and confidently about the Luscombe portfolio to current and prospective customers and their teams.
- To host training and tasting events for trade and consumers across the region.
The ideal Business Development Executive will be:-
- Have a complete understanding of the sales and business development process across a multi-faceted account portfolio and have a strong track record of success.
- Passionate about quality food and drink and interested in Artisan products.
- Committed and motivated to achieve goals and exceed targets in a sales environment.
- Comfortable working autonomously and managing own schedule.
- Experience working within a target-driven and performance-related environment.
Package: This role comes with a competitive salary, car allowance, and potential for an additional performance-related bonus along with a contributory-based pension scheme. If you have the relevant skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Recruitment Consultant: Joanne Caine
Closing Date: All suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received; our client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Please note that due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t received a response within 5 days of applying, then unfortunately on this occasion you won’t have been successful.
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