Business Development Manager, Independent Retail

This is territory sales with a merchandising twist - selling great food products to great customers.

This sales role is working for a lovely food distribution business, providing a range of premium and delicious frozen food solutions in to independent retail, farm shops, deli's and garden centres across the UK. One day you could be meeting with a Buyer in head office agreeing a national contract and the next you could be riding on a tractor whilst negotiating a deal for a super-premium farm shop.

This territory sales role will be home based covering a region across Midlands and East Anglia. It is unique in its responsibilities because as well as generating sales and managing existing account relationships, the role will also require hands-on merchandising and working with the retailer to supply and source the best POS equipment. The position is very hands-on but offers great scope for autonomy and ownership because you will treat the role as your own business.

You will:

• Need to be confident in sales in to independent retail - knowledge of garden centres and farm shops would be hugely advantageous.
• Have worked within FMCG - ideally selling food or drink solutions.
• Have a genuine passion for food
• Finally, you will be prepared to roll up your sleeves and have a "can do" attitude.

If you are intrigued about the role and wish to know more get in touch with me directly or apply with your CV today.

Tel: +44 (0)1625 560778 REF. AJT895398

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