Business Development/Export Manager

Are you a people person?

Do you have a proven track record of growing sales?

Are you confident, proactive and self-motivated?

Are you seeking a new challenge in a growing business?

Does success excite you?

If you answered yes to all of those questions, then we would love to hear from you as we have a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, and growing business as a Business Development Manager.

Our client is an export wholesaler & distributor of European grocery brands to international market. They already represent some iconic British brands and are in the process of launching a number of exciting house brands. Due to expansion plans, they are looking for an experienced business development manager to help take them further. As they are going through a period of rapid growth this will be a key role within the company which gives exposure and involvement to all areas of the business. Although the team is small, they deliver big results and promote a company culture where employees support each other in all areas.

This role would suit an ambitious candidate who has outgrown a similar role and is now keen to take on extra responsibility, and eager to make difference in a business. In return they are offering a basic salary of £24-30K depending on experience and an uncapped bonus, plus car allowance or full mileage reimbursement.  The right candidate will also receive full business mileage reimbursement, a company mobile phone and laptop as well as 24 days’ annual leave excluding bank holidays.

This position will be office based in Wokingham, Berkshire and is a full-time permanent role.  To be considered you must have a clean and full driving licence.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Reporting directly to the Sales Director
• Responsible for the achievement of respective budgets
• Developing business strategy and execution for exciting new house brands in both home and international markets
• Develop new international markets for the existing wholesale portfolio targeting international retailers, hotels and importers
• Regular travel to sales territories/key markets to ensure the delivery of the sales strategy by exceeding sales and margin budgets
• Come up with and develop new and innovative ideas

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Have a passion for both consumer brands and the export market
• Excellent selling skills
• Experience as national sales manager or international sales within the FMCG sector ideally food & drink.

• Will be a team player
• The ability to think strategically is essential, supported by demonstrable commercial acumen and data analysis skills.
• Have an appreciation of the demands of a fast-paced Supply Chain with a “can-do” attitude, and have some familiarity with the unique challenges that International Food Supply Chains can create.
• Must be highly organised, with an ability to work autonomously and prioritise, effectively
• A self-starter with positive, results-driven approach
• Be efficient with MS Office excel and PowerPoint at professional level
• International cultural awareness
• An additional international language would be an advantage