We are the company that brings a smile to children's faces. To children big and small all around the world. And we are doing that already 6 billion times a year. But we are not just making a drink, we are also committed to playing our part in creating a healthier and greener world. We are the best employer for thirsty people, who think in solutions, enjoy shaping a love brand and want to grow with us.

In order to strengthen our Sales team in GB, we are looking for a Business Development Executive - Foodservice

Location

This role will be largely field based seeing customers, with monthly travel into the London office. This will also require travel as per business needs within the UK and potentially 1-2 international travels per year for trainings or international group meetings and will report into the Senior Customer Business Manager - Foodservice.

Your Tasks 

• You are responsible for the expansion and further development of Capri-Sun within your allocated Food-service customer base, as well as driving new business within key route to market partners
• Regional QSR chains, contract catering sites, multi site operators, Pub Groups, Universities, and travel + leisure customers will be your main focus areas for new business growth, along with visits to regional wholesaler depots to engage their sales teams
• You are the first point of contact for your customer base, lead all negotiations and escalate where necessary
• Build a stakeholder map and influence the relevant stakeholders at your customers to ensure best in class visibility, promotions, brand activations and listings of the Capri Sun brand
• You constantly track and analyse markets, competition, customers, pricing, portfolio, placements and promotions to ensure you always have a winning customer plan
• You course correct if your plan is not working and the financial targets are not being achieved

Your Profile 

• A good understanding of the UK food-service sector and the key wholesalers within the channel would be desirable, along with a go-get attitude to win new business 
• Ownership mentality with customers, delivering results & seeking new opportunities. Business owner outlook. 
• Ability to prioritise workload and where time is best spent to achieve maximum outputs
• Emotionally intelligent, understands the importance of strong cross-functional collaboration  
• Natural problem solver with a hands-on mentality and strong organisational skills 
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency yet remains calm under pressure.  
• Resilient & self-motivated to see sales leads and opportunities through to completion and doesn’t take no for an answer

What you can expect 

• Personal growth and scope to bring in your own ideas
• To work for a fantastic global brand in a rapidly growing international beverages company with a start-up mindset
• Freedom, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Ownership and lots of Fun
• Hybrid working model with one to two days / week in office in central London
• Annual Base Salary range - GBP 35,000 to GBP 37,000 depending on experience
• Additional car allowance and performance based annual bonus
• Contribution to pension, private medical and other benefits

Note : We cannot accept applications from international candidates and cannot support visa sponsorship, renewal, extension or conversion of any kind.