Business Development Executive job at Reading, Berkshire Full Time

This role focuses on driving sustainable revenue growth through new business creation and account development. The Business Development Executive identifies opportunities, builds long-term client relationships, and supports commercial strategy execution within a well-established, growth-focused organisation operating in the food and consumer goods sector

Client Details

Business Development Executive, Reading: The client operates as a well-established food manufacturer with a strong UK footprint. They supply high-quality products into major retail and foodservice channels and are recognised for their commitment to product innovation, sustainability, and long-term customer partnerships.

Description

Business Development Executive, Reading:

• Identifies and develops new business opportunities across target markets
• Manages the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract close
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with existing customers
• Supports account growth through proactive commercial activity
• Prepares and presents tailored proposals to prospective clients
• Monitors market trends, competitors, and customer needs
• Maintains accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Works closely with internal teams to deliver customer solutions

Profile

Business Development Executive, Reading:

• Demonstrates experience in business development or sales
• Shows a real passion for a food or FMCG environment sales role
• Shows strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Displays a proactive and resilient approach to winning new business
• Understands structured sales processes and pipeline management
• Communicates confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Manages time effectively in a target-driven environment
• Applies commercial awareness to sales conversations
• Works collaboratively within a wider commercial team

This role is suitable to a graduate/early career candidate, with a desire to get a sales related job or a established BDM

Job Offer

£26,000 – £30,000 plus commission plus good package including a couple of days working from home each week.