Business Development Manager in Romford

Location: Romford

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, a love for tackling tough challenges, and a proven track record in the out-of-home (OOH) channel?

Are you a dynamic individual looking for a new challenge with an amazing confectionary 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 : North East London

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 confectionary 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 marketing!

What will you be doing?

Calling upon OOH sites and regional accounts - . leisure venues, contract caterers, in house canteens, and other sites

Building your customer network by planning and executing localised opportunities

Hunting and building regional relationships across contract catering development managers whilst collaboratively working to grow value and volume of the category

Formulating and driving regional activation plans with key customers which would include wholesale activation days, trade events and relevant exhibitions

Using data and insight to form a selling story and influence decision makers

Taking direction from internal sales and category teams to ensure the OOH strategy is realised

Working closely with the client's teams to always ensure connectivity and communication

Maximising brand awareness and communicating new product opportunities

Obtaining additional displays, driving product visibility and availability, and ensuring stock levels are maintained

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 is an advantage

Experience in sales and winning new business

A full, manual UK or international driving license held for at least 1 year

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

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.

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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.

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