BDM Education and Contracted Business

pladis Foods Limited; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to oversee communication and execution of the UK Sales agenda across high-profile accounts. You will require experience in customer-facing roles within FMCG and the ability to manage key relationships effectively. This role offers remote working opportunities with responsibilities including P&L management and strategic planning. Join a dynamic team that values entrepreneurship and growth while impacting the FMCG landscape.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Private medical Insurance

25 days + bank holidays

Holiday Enhancement Scheme

Volunteering Day

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer facing role within FMCG.
• Convenience Retail and wholesale experience required.
• Effective at forming relationships and negotiations.
• Working autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the communication of the pladis UK Sales agenda.
• Develop and deliver annual strategic account and channel plan.
• Full P&L responsibility for account and promotional planning.
• Lead trading terms agreements and manage key relationships.

Skills

Experience in a customer facing role within FMCG

Convenience Retail and wholesale experience

Effective at forming relationships

Negotiation training & experience

Problem solving and solution orientated

Logical mind and eye for detail

Commercial ability

Job description

## BDM Education and Contracted BusinessAs proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.To succeed at pladis you need to be **purpose-led**, **resilient** and **positive** to succeed here because we expect pace and **agility**, we insist on **collaboration** and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impactClick “Apply” to get started.**Please note: this role is a fully-remote based role – Chiswick based. Employees are not expected in the office on any specific days, but the office is their place of work and they will need to come in for key meetings and events and where requested ad-hoc.**The pladis sales team is at the heart of our business. We encourage entrepreneurship, and we really do deliver on career development. Our culture is one of thinking big, acting fast. We are crafting the FMCG landscape by being innovative, finding solutions and partnering our customers to help grow their businesses, and we are certainly thriving on it!We are a dynamic sales force, that is big enough to allow you to build your own opportunities yet small enough for your individual contribution to really stand out. It is the perfect size for us to individually make a significant contribution to pladis’ success.As Business Development Manager, you will fully manage the communication and execution of the pladis UK Sales agenda across selected high-profile accounts. Ensuring we maintain a reputable relationship with our customers.* Supporting the Account BAM responsible on account and relationship management* Develop and deliver an annual strategic account and channel plan that reflects the customer and category and brand objectives* Full P&L responsibility for account* To plan and implement promotional plans* Full responsibility for base and promotional volume forecasting in Sales Planner* Lead trading terms agreements* Handle key Head Office relationships* Reporting & tracking of Budgeted initiativesBring your experience.**Essential*** Experience in a customer facing role within FMCG* Convenience Retail and wholesale experience required* Effective at forming relationships* Negotiation training & experience* Working autonomously and as part of a team towards a common goal* Problem solving and solution orientated* Logical mind and eye for detail* Commercial ability* Initial Telephone call with Talent Acquisition* 1st stage interview – 45 minutes competency-based interview based on our company values and your experiences.* 2nd stage interview – 60 minutes – a technical interview to understand your skill set/case study or presentation interview.*pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!** Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.* Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan* Private medical Insurance (if eligible by grade)* Enhanced parental leave and a supportive phased return-to-work program to help colleagues balance family and career.* Stakeholder Pension Scheme* Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme* 25 days + bank holidays* Holiday Enhancement Scheme* 1 Volunteering Day per year* Cycle to work scheme* Discounted gym membership – Carlisle and Chiswick only* Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services* Access to Employee Assistance Programme* Financial Wellbeing Support* Access to great training and development opportunities**Our Values**Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every biteAgile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be betterResilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forwardCollaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together**Best mix of ingredients**pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’.