Business Development Executive job at West Midlands (Region) Full Time NEW

Join Our Team as a Business Development Executive!

Are you ready to shake things up in the Food & Beverage industry? We’re on the hunt for dynamic Business Development Executives for a 12-month fixed-term contract to help us drive exceptional growth in the On Trade sector across Mainstream and Premium outlets in the UK. If you have a passion for cocktails and a knack for relationship building, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Salary: 32,000 base salary + 4,000 car allowance + £300 – £500 bonus each month uncapped

Duration: 12 months with a view to be perm

Location: remote working but with travel around the Midlands, Southwest or Northwest

Start date: ASAP

About the Role:

As a Business Development Executive, you will be the face of our innovative cocktail solutions in your territory. Your mission? To cultivate fantastic relationships with key decision-makers, identify outlet cocktail opportunities, and drive sales through exceptional training and brand advocacy.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Build and nurture relationships with outlet managers and key decision-makers in your territory.
• Showcase the commercial and operational benefits of our batched cocktail range.
• Ensure minimum outlet standards through training, distribution, visibility, and activation.
• Provide actionable feedback to our internal team to enhance our offerings.
• Efficiently manage your territory with effective journey planning.
• Complete all reporting and administrative tasks promptly and accurately.

About You:

• A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (insured for work use) is essential, as you’ll be visiting multiple outlets daily.
• Reside within or have easy travel access to the designated territory.
• Evening work will be part of your schedule, so flexibility is key.
• Previous experience in field sales, retail, or On Trade is essential, along with strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach.
• You’re self-motivated, organised, and results focused.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it’s a chance to work with one of the most recognisable cocktail brands in the world! At our organisation, you’ll find:

• A supportive, high-performance culture that values your contributions.
• A competitive salary, car allowance, and performance bonus to reward your hard work.
• An opportunity for the role to transition into a permanent position as we accelerate our growth in the UK On Trade.

Everyone is Welcomed:
We believe that great teams are built through diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making the process accessible for everyone. Let us know how we can support you during the interview process!

Apply Now!
Excited to elevate cocktails in your region? Send us your CV along with a short cover letter detailing your home location, salary expectations, and availability to start.

Join us in this exciting journey and make your mark in the world of cocktails!

Please be advised: if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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