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Business Development Manager

Jackson Hogg - Commercial
Posted a month ago, valid for 8 hours
Location

Canterbury, Kent CT4 7AR, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A reputable client is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the FMCG food and drink sector across the South East region.
  • The role is field-based and focuses on developing new business and managing key customer relationships.
  • Candidates should have field-based sales experience in FMCG food and drink or foodservice, along with strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and company car.
  • The company offers a supportive team culture, pension, holiday allowance, and clear opportunities for career progression.

We’re working with a reputable client seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the FMCG food and drink sector, focusing on a range of retail and foodservice channels across the South East region.

The business is well-established and offers a strong product portfolio combining branded and own-label ranges. This is a strategic, field-based role covering the South East region, focused on driving new business and managing key customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a territory growth strategy targeting foodservice customers.

  • Win new accounts and grow spend across an existing portfolio of customers

  • Identify market opportunities and competitor activity within your region

  • Deliver professional sales presentations and negotiate commercial agreements

  • Collaborate with internal teams on pricing, supply, marketing, and category insight

Experience:

  • Field-based sales experience in FMCG food and drink or foodservice (B2B)

  • Strong commercial awareness and confident negotiation skills

  • Results-focused, self-motivated, and able to manage your own territory effectively

  • Based in the South East with flexibility to travel across the wider region

Package & Benefits:

  • Salary £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + bonus + company car

  • Pension, holiday allowance, and additional benefits

  • Supportive team culture and clear opportunities to progress

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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