Business Development Executive

📍 Manchester | Hybrid Working | £30,000 Basic Salary

About the Company

Our client is a growing UK-based retail and distribution business operating within a fast-moving consumer goods environment. The business supplies a diverse range of vape products to wholesale and consumer markets and is focused on expanding its customer base, strengthening commercial partnerships and driving sustainable growth.

With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, compliance and long-term relationships, the company offers an opportunity to join an ambitious business with exciting growth plans.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Business Development Executive to identify new opportunities, win new accounts and develop existing customer relationships.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Manchester, combining office-based collaboration with field-based prospecting and customer visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research and pursue new business opportunities.

• Generate leads through outbound calls, emails, networking and face-to-face prospecting.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.

• Manage the sales pipeline from initial contact through to negotiation and closing.

• Prepare proposals, negotiate commercial terms and convert opportunities into revenue.

• Develop existing accounts to maximise retention and growth.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to support commercial and marketing initiatives.

• Monitor performance against sales targets and maintain accurate CRM records.

• Provide regular reporting, market insights and feedback to support business decisions.

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' B2B sales experience.

• Previous FMCG experience is essential.

• Proven experience in new business development, lead generation and winning new accounts.

• Strong relationship management, communication and negotiation skills.

• A proactive, target-driven approach with a genuine passion for sales.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Confident using CRM systems, spreadsheets and sales reporting tools.

• Comfortable working independently in a field-based sales environment.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 basic salary.

• Full-time, hybrid working arrangement.

• Two days per week on-site in Manchester.

• Remaining working days focused on field-based prospecting and customer visits.

• The opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and develop your commercial career.

Interested?

If you have a strong B2B sales background, FMCG experience and a passion for winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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