Business Development Manager Drinks Industry

Are you passionate developing new business?
Do you have proven success in a sales role/field sales?
Are you resilient, tenacious, take a knock back and determined to make things happen?
Do you want to work with iconic and leading drinks brands?
 
If the answer to these questions is YES, this role could be a fantastic step in your career as a Business Development Manager. 
The role requires accurate reporting of sales performance throughout the year and clear communication of all business opportunities as well to manage progress against budget.
The BDM will work closely with other business functions, Sales, Marketing, Customer services and Purchasing to deliver against targeted growth so strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work with others is an essential aspect of the role.
 
 
Principle Accountabilities:
 
Develop new customers and new business to achieve drinks core range listings and deliver budgeted growth sales, distribution and profit targets.
Create and execute a clear customer target range and distribution plan and report weekly/monthly on business progress.
Ownership of drinks annual promotional plans and ensure measurement, set up & tracking to enable accurate reporting and forecasting.
Implement cost price increases to maintain acceptable levels of margin for the business.
Responsible for building relationships and driving the business agenda at key industry events such as IFE/Trade shows
Working Conditions and / or Physical Requirements:
Requirement to be in the office a min of 2 times a week when not visiting customers./ this is a field based role. There will be a requirement for UK travel to visit customers.
This is a very exciting role and the chance to really make a difference.