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Business Development Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Strategic Business Development Manager- FMCG Food
Location: Hybrid / Remote (ideally South East) + UK travel
Salary: ~£70,000 + performance bonus
Hours: Mon-Fri, Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage / Retail
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about food and skilled at launching brands?
We're recruiting on behalf of a new, high-potential venture in the FMCG food sector, seeking a talented Strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth and secure market success in the UK.
This is a fantastic chance to lead the launch of a premium meat product range across major retailers, convenience groups, and foodservice channels.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop and deliver a go-to-market strategy for new products
Secure listings with UK grocery multiples, convenience groups, and foodservice partners
Represent the brand at trade shows, events, and customer meetings
Build strong relationships with buyers and decision-makers
Collaborate with distribution partners on pricing, logistics, and product availability
Deliver compelling sales presentations and product demos
Provide market insights and commercial updates to senior teamsAbout the Client
This venture is a partnership between:
A leading European food producer - innovative, quality-focused, with strong category presence
A UK FMCG distributor - over 20 years in grocery/wholesale, B-Corp accredited, sustainability-ledTogether, they're expanding their footprint in the UK retail market with a premium food range, building on existing relationships and listings to accelerate growth.
About You
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Solid experience in FMCG food & beverage sales, business development, or account management
Experience working with UK retailers
A track record of launching or scaling new food brands in the UK
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
A proactive, self-starting attitude and ability to work independently Why Apply?
Shape the UK launch of an exciting new premium brand
Join a well-funded, high-growth venture backed by two industry leaders
Hybrid working and autonomy to make your mark
Competitive salary + performance bonusReady for your next big challenge?
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