Customer Development Executive

McCurrach Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage supplier is seeking a Customer Development Executive. In this role, you will sell a portfolio of soft drinks and beers to retailers while building and maintaining strong relationships. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, interpersonal skills, and preferably experience in direct sales or FMCG. A full UK driving licence and ability to commute to Royal Tunbridge Wells are essential. Competitive salary of £29,750 plus a 20% bonus on performance is offered.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonus

Company car (subject to licence check)

Qualifications

• Experience in Direct Sales/Convenience or FMCG preferred.
• Full valid manual driving licence required.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell Soft Drinks and Beers portfolio to retailers.
• Build strong customer relationships and execute solutions.
• Develop and implement a territory business plan.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation techniques

Self-motivated

Job description

Customer Development Executive

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK, home to iconic brands such as Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti, Brooklyn, Hobgoblin, Wainwright, J2O, Robinsons, Tango, London Essence and the UK licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy. With six production facilities and 16 logistics depots across the UK, the company is committed to ensuring our people succeed in a growing partnership.

Base pay range

Customer Development Executive – McCurrach on behalf of Carlsberg Britvic

Location – Tunbridge Wells & Surrounding areas (Ideal postcode TN2)

Employment – Permanent, Full‑time – 40 hours per week

Salary £29,750 basic + 20% Bonus

What you’ll do

Working with a Regional Sales Manager, you will sell our Soft Drinks and Beers portfolio to Convenience (Symbol & Independent) retailers, establishing and retaining new business opportunities and delivering a territory business plan focused on maximising sales.

• Partner with customers by building strong relationships, understanding their needs and local consumer profiles, and executing solutions.
• Adopt a full category‑based selling approach to grow and develop every outlet for the benefit of both the retailer and Carlsberg Britvic.
• Create a winning territory business plan and take a business‑development approach to grow sales and market share.
• Use data and evidence‑based successes to drive best practice across your territory, region, and the team.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and adaptable approach, offering alternative solutions to challenges and winning store support.

About you

• Fun, passionate, driven, and target‑oriented team player who can bring brands to life.
• Your entrepreneurial style thrives as the key contact for customers, driving new business and maintaining sustainable relationships.
• Eager to win, advocating our brands and putting consumers at the heart of our sales.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Direct Sales/Convenience or FMCG preferred.
• Good administration, organisational and planning skills; commercially astute with strong negotiation techniques.
• Self‑motivated and literate in IT and social media.
• Resilient with personal energy and a willingness to act at pace.
• Team player who participates proactively.
• Full valid manual driving licence, eligibility to work in the UK and willing to live within a 60‑minute commute from Royal Tunbridge Wells.

What we offer

• A starting salary of £29,750 and a 20% quarterly bonus based on performance.
• Full UK driving licence required (no more than 6 points or previous bans). All offers are subject to successful completion of a DVLA licence check.