Business Development Manager

Manchester

Up to £35,000 + Car/Travel Allowance + Bonus

27 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Do you want to work with Spirits manufacturer with a specialist drinks portfolio that is differentiating the market?

Are you a driven individual who is commercial and has a passion for creating and maintaining long term relationships with accounts?

The Advocate Group are currently representing a Spirits manufacturer with an innovative and unique product portfolio. They are looking for a Business Development Manager to seek out new prospects to partner with.

They are open to Business Development Managers with a background in Independent retail, On trade and Out of home.

Responsibilities will include:

Actively prospecting new accounts within a specialist channel
Grow distribution of products across the portfolio
Develop existing business to ensure customer requirements are met to the highest standard
Developing and increasing brand awareness of products
Maximise sales through educating customers on the company brand
Attend regular meetings with new and existing customers
Providing support with activations by attending events and tastings
Develop a network within thriving regions
About You:

Drinks experience is desirable
FMCG experience is required
Passionate and driven
Strong communication and people skills
Highly organised and good time management
Great team player and culture add
If the role and responsibilities sound like they are a fit for you - then I'd love to speak to you!

The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection business providing top talent to the consumer products sector. If you're interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.

Please get in touch with Kayleigh Astin or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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