Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
Location: Regional – your office? Pretty much every great bar in town
.Reports to: Regional Field Sales Manage
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Fancy getting paid to talk about drink
s?
Forget sitting behind a desk. This is a role for people who love getting out there, meeting people, spotting opportunities and making things happ
en.At Global Brands, we create, build and grow some of the UK's best-loved drinks brands, including Hooch, VK and Franklin & Sons. We're all about getting our brands into the right hands, and making sure they're impossible to igno
re.You'll own your territory like it's your own business. One minute you'll be winning a new customer, the next you'll be bringing a promotion to life, growing an existing account or celebrating another new listi
ng.It's not always easy. There are targets to smash, competitors to beat and plenty of miles to cover. But if you love winning new business, building great relationships and seeing the results of your hard work, you'll love this ro
le.
Why Global Bra
nds?You'll be joining an ambitious, entrepreneurial business that's genuinely passionate about what we
do.You'll have the freedom to make decisions, the support to develop your career and the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands in the drinks indus
try.We value people who are independent, innovative, supportive, trustworthy and creative – people who take ownership, challenge the status quo, build genuine partnerships and bring our brands to l
ife.
What great looks
- likeYour brands are everywhere they shoul
- d be.New customers know your name, and want to work with
- you.Existing customers wouldn't dream of buying from anyone
- else.You hit your targets, celebrate your wins and go after the next
- one.You treat your territory like it's your own busi
ness.
What you'll be
- doingHunt down new business and turn prospects into loyal cust
- omers.Grow and protect an existing portfolio of acc
- ounts.Negotiate commercial deals that work for both the customer and Global B
- rands.Make our brands unmissable through standout activations and visib
- ility.Build strong relationships with customers and become a trusted commercial pa
- rtner.Work with Marketing and the wider team to create memorable customer experi
- ences.Use sales data and insight to identify your next opport
- unity.Keep your CRM up to date and your territory moving fo
- rward.Deliver your targets while having plenty of fun along th
e way.
What you'l
- l bringExperience in drinks, FMCG, hospitality or another customer-facing commercia
- l role.A genuine passion for building relationships and winning new bu
- siness.Confidence negotiating, influencing and presenting to cus
- tomers.A resilient, competitive mindset – you enjoy a challenge and don't give up
- easily.Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own
- diary.Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportu
- nities.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Salesforce experience is a bonus, not ess
ential.
Bring your drive, personality and competitive edge, we'll provide the brands and the opportunity to build something br
illiant.
Th
- e packageCompetitive salary + annual performa
- nce bonusCompany car or car
- allowance25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up
- to 5 daysWestfield Heal
- th SchemeStaff discount and service-relat
- ed awardsEV C
- ar SchemeDeath in servic
- e benefitMoney managemen
- t supportCareer progression oppo
- rtunitiesAccess to in-house training and de