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- Job Title: Business Development Manager - FMCG Food
- Location: Surrey, Hybrid (with regular UK travel to customer sites and meetings; ideally commutable to the South East)
- Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + performance bonus
- Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage / Consumer Goods
- Hours: Monday to Friday
We're working with an exciting new venture in the FMCG food space to find a commercially sharp Business Development Manager who's ready to make a big impact.
This role is ideal for someone who's passionate about food & beverage, experienced in launching or scaling grocery brands, and thrives on building relationships that drive sales growth across retail, convenience, and foodservice.
About the Role
Acting as a key commercial lead in the UK market, you'll be responsible for:
- Developing and executing a go-to-market strategy for a premium product range
- Securing listings with major retailers, convenience groups, and foodservice partners
- Representing the brand at trade shows, networking events, and customer meetings
- Building lasting relationships with buyers and decision-makers across the sector
- Collaborating with distribution partners to align pricing, logistics, and availability
- Providing market insights and commercial reporting to senior stakeholders
- Delivering standout presentations and product demos that win over customers
About the Client
This opportunity represents a joint venture between:
- A leading European food producer, known for their innovation, product quality, and strong category presence in meat products
- A UK-based FMCG distributor with over 20 years of success in grocery and wholesale, B-Corp accreditation, and a strong sustainability ethos
- Together, they're launching a premium range of retail food products into the UK market, targeting grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who bring:
- A solid background in business development, sales, or account management within FMCG or food & beverage
- Experience working with UK retailers or foodservice customers, with an existing network highly valued
- A track record of launching or scaling new food brands in the UK market
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills
- High self-motivation and the ability to work independently in a hybrid setting
Why This Role?
- Join a well-funded, high-potential venture in the FMCG food sector
- Shape the UK launch of a premium, differentiated product range
- Work with two respected, values-led names in food production and distribution
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to make your mark
- Competitive salary + bonus tied to your success
If you're a commercially driven Business Development Manager with a passion for food and a track record of delivering results, we'd love to hear from you!
