Food / FMCG Business Development Manager

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations FMCG Business Development Manager Upto £40k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits (incl. Car Allowance) SW London Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations and Sales. Our client is a major FMCG distributor in the UK. We are delighted to assist them in their search for a Business Development Manager covering the City of London. Reporting into the Sales Director, this role is both field and home based with a dual remit of Key Account Development and developing new business through establishing key contacts and target customers in a fluid and competitive market. Key Accountabilities as Business Development Manager: * Your role is all about delivering the very best customer service while meeting sales and profit targets for your own geographic region. * You’ll collaborate with our Category Specialists to deliver new and innovative food solutions. * Working closely with existing customers to maximise growth, by introducing new products and services to their portfolio. * Develop relationships with target customers and businesses with a view to developing new business and turning them into key accounts * Build stronger relationships with lapsed or lost customers. * Responsible for developing sales opportunities with existing accounts (key account retention). Ideal Person for Business Development Manager: * Able to demonstrate a proven track record in developing new business within a FMCG / Food environment. * Proven ability to regularly exceed sales targets in your career to date. * A team player. * Excellent communication skills at all levels with a consultative approach to sales that adds value. Apply now for immediate consideration to join one of the UK’s major Distribution success stories. Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive . co. uk