Business Development Executive - FMCG Sector
- Employer
- Capitol Essentials
- Location
- Field based - North West, North Wales, Yorkshire, and the Humber
- Salary
- £26,000 - £28,000 - OTE: £46,000
- Closing date
- 27 Feb 2025
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Job Details
Package & Location
- Base Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
- OTE: £46,000
- Benefits:
- Company Car (Low BIK)
- Fuel Card
- iPad
- Mobile Phone
- Location: Field Based - North West, North Wales, Yorkshire, and the Humber
About Capitol
Capitol is a dynamic and growing company in the FMCG sector, committed to excellence and continuous development. We pride ourselves on:
- Supporting our staff's professional growth and skill development
- Providing comprehensive tools and resources for success
- Maintaining a strong market presence with world-leading brands
- Fostering a collaborative team environment
- Delivering exceptional customer service
Role Overview
This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage and grow premium FMCG client accounts across a designated geographical area. The role breakdown is as follows:
- 80% Account Management
- 20% Business Development
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Collaborate with marketing and operations teams
- Execute effective sales strategies
- Engage with decision-makers at various levels
- Provide consultative sales support for our comprehensive product range
- Build long-term client relationships based on trust and reliability
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of sales experience in the FMCG sector
- Proven track record in account management
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated relationship-building capabilities
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ideal Candidate Profile
We're seeking a passionate and driven individual who:
- Has a consultative approach to sales
- Demonstrates strong commercial awareness
- Can effectively communicate with various stakeholders
- Shows initiative and self-motivation
- Has experience managing premium client accounts
- Possesses excellent organisational skills
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CVs for consideration. Successful applicants will join a dynamic team committed to growth and excellence in the FMCG market.
Capitol is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Company
Established in 1989, Capitol is dedicated to bringing you a carefully selected choice of non-food products across 12 categories. Chances are, you’ve already seen or used our distinctive green and red range in smart display stands located prominently near checkouts or in the strips that clip easily and neatly onto shop shelves.
We are a trusted brand of convenience products that make life easier for shoppers and boost sales for retailers.
In less than three decades, this family business has grown its product range to more than 5000 non-food items from our own brand products and trusted retail brands such as Bic, Pretty Polly and Minky.
We are proud to be a supplier of choice for more than 7,500 outlets across the Great Britain and Ireland.
Visibility, affordability and giving consumers peace of mind are all important to us. It’s why invested time and effort to carefully assemble an attractive and durable product range and developed the professional service that enables retailers to effectively target shopping habits in their area.
Our approach is unique in our market.
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