Business Development Manager

Powerforce GB; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales agency in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to represent a major FMCG brand in wholesale. The successful candidate will be responsible for building relationships with depot managers, driving sales, and ensuring product visibility. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,500 per annum, plus bonuses and benefits such as a company car, training, and 21 days of annual leave. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment!

Benefits

Company car

Full training and support

Career progression opportunities

21 days annual leave

Various benefits through Perkbox

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with proven sales experience in FMCG or retail.
• Resilient and adaptable with a target-focused mindset.
• Full UK driving licence required for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with wholesale depot managers.
• Drive sales and product visibility using data insights.
• Negotiate displays and agreements with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent relationship‑building skills

Proven sales experience

Ability to influence and negotiate

Results‑driven mindset

Knowledge of B2B sales

Job description

Business Development Manager - Nestlé Wholesale

Are you a driven sales professional with a talent for building relationships and influencing decision-makers?

Do you want to represent one of the world's biggest FMCG brands in wholesale?

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000 to £30,500 per annum + up to 20% bonus + Company car

Working: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Location: East Ham, Romford, Dartford & surrounding areas

Powerforce is looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Nestlé Wholesale team. This role is all about taking ownership of your territory, driving visibility, and growing sales across wholesale depots. You’ll use data and insights to influence, pitch and close agreements, and ensure Nestlé is always front of mind.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships with wholesale depot managers and key stakeholders
• Using insights to drive sales, product availability and visibility
• Negotiating additional displays, securing NPD agreements and influencing orders
• Auditing depot compliance and presence
• Executing activation days, trade events and secondary displays
• Reporting results with before/after photos and sharing BIG wins

What We’re Looking For

• A confident communicator with excellent relationship‑building skills
• Proven sales experience, ideally within FMCG, wholesale or retail
• Commercially savvy with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Results‑driven and target‑focused, resilient and adaptable
• Knowledge of B2B sales, supply chains and distributor networks is desirable
• Full UK driving licence for at least one year

What will we offer you?

• Company car
• Full training and ongoing support to help you succeed
• Career progression opportunities throughout Powerforce
• A fun working environment where performance and success is truly rewarded
• 21 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Benefits include: Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhanced paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox & Taste Card

If you are an ambitious sales professional looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join Powerforce in driving success for Nestlé Wholesale! 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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