Business Development Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £32,000 per year
Recruiter: Powerforce
Job Hours: Full-time

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What's the role about?

Business Development Manager

Do you have a knack for the commercial game and a love for tackling tough challenges?

Do you have a proven track record in the out-of-home (OOH) channel?

Are you a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge with an amazing confectionery brand?

Full time, Permanent

Salary : £27,000 to £30,000 per annum (£32-36k OTE) + up to 20% bonus + company car

Working : Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Territory : Newcastle, Durham, Northumberland, Cumbria, and surrounds

In this role, you'll be the driving force behind business development and territory management, navigating a diverse landscape of sectors and clients within the confectionery OOH scene. From local favourites to regional powerhouses, you'll be the linchpin in our growth strategy, building bridges and nurturing connections along the way.

As our Business Development Manager, your mission is clear: to boost sales and revamp distribution by forging key relationships with decision-makers across the OOH spectrum. It's not just a job; it's a chance to make a real impact in an industry that's constantly evolving.

So, if you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a role that offers autonomy, challenge, and plenty of room for growth, then we want to hear from you. Let's make moves together in the exciting world of OOH! 

What we will offer you:

  • Ongoing training and support to help you fulfil your role
  • A fun working environment where performance & success are really rewarded
  • Career opportunities throughout Powerforce and the wider Advantage Smollan business in addition to opportunities throughout our extensive client base
  • Benefits include:
  • Medicash
  • Enhanced pension and life assurance
  • Enhanced paternity, maternity & adoption leave
  • Perkbox – discounts on food & drink, tech, health & beauty
  • Taste card – restaurant discounts and 2-4-1 deals
  • Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme giving 24/7 confidential support and legal information
  • What are we looking for?

  • Self-starter with a can-do attitude; the right candidate will succeed in OOH through being tenacious and resilient
  • Previous experience working with customers in OOH/Foodservice channels
  • Experience in sales and winning new business
  • A full, manual UK or international driving license held for at least 1 year
  • If you would like to be part of our success, please apply today!

    Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.


    About Powerforce


    Powerforce is an innovative and award-winning Field Marketing and Sales Solutions agency specialising in Strategic and On Demand Brand Activation campaigns.

    Our tailor made solutions for leading brand names are delivered across diverse business sectors including food, retail and health.
    - Merchandising & Audits
    - Mystery Shopping
    - Check & Fix
    - Sales – Van, Car, D2D, Venue
    - Consumer Sampling & Demonstrations

    Our success is driven by working collaboratively with our clients and sharing our innovative approach to support the visibility, availability and distribution of brands and services across all channels.

    Field Marketing remains one of the most powerful channels in the marketing mix. Brands gain ground with direct customer contact through sampling, merchandising, selling and face to face contact. So if you want to get your brand into the hands of more customers, or immerse them in a series of experiences that are related to your brand, Powerforce can help you.

    We are owned by Advantage Smollan delivering a unified service agency solution throughout Europe and providing manufacturers with the best retail merchandising, technology, and reporting solutions on an international scale.

    We’d love to hear from you so drop us a line info@powerforcegb.com or give us a call 0118 9271090

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