Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive - London & Inner M25

Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building lasting customer relationships?

You will be working for a business that is a successful and growing supplier of premium food, confectionery, and gifting products, supplying a wide range of retail and foodservice customers across the UK. Owing to continued expansion, they are seeking an ambitious Business Development Executive to drive growth across London and the Inner M25 territory.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, self motivated individual who enjoys developing new business, managing customer relationships, and working autonomously within a high-potential territory.

Covering London and the Inner M25 region, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities while also developing an existing customer base.

Target customers include: Independent retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, delicatessens and speciality food retailers, garden centres, visitor attractions and tourist destinations, travel and transport retail outlets, foodservice operators.

The role is heavily focused on business development, with approximately 80% of your time dedicated to generating new opportunities and 20% focused on account management and customer retention.

Key Responsibilities:

* Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities across the territory
* Build and maintain strong relationships with both prospective and existing customers
* Manage and develop your own customer portfolio
* Plan and organise customer visits and appointments effectively
* Present new product launches, seasonal ranges, and promotional opportunities
* Negotiate commercial agreements and maximise sales opportunities
* Maintain accurate customer records and pipeline activity using CRM systems
* Monitor competitor activity and identify market trends and opportunities
* Collaborate with internal sales, marketing, and customer service teams
* Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events when required
* Deliver sales growth in line with agreed targets and objectives

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven sales professional who can demonstrate:

* Previous experience in field sales, business development, or account management
* A proven track record of winning and developing new business
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities
* Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach
* The ability to work independently and manage a busy territory
* Experience using CRM systems and managing a sales pipeline
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
* A full UK driving licence

Experience selling into retail, foodservice, gift, convenience, garden centre, visitor attraction, or speciality food sectors would be highly advantageous, although not essential.

What's on Offer?

* Competitive basic salary
* Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
* Company car
* Staff discount scheme
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase additional annual leave
* Christmas shutdown period
* Employer pension contribution
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities

If you're an ambitious sales professional looking for the opportunity to develop a thriving territory and represent a high-quality product portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

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