Vacancy: Business Development Manager at Fudge Kitchen

This is a critical BD role heading up the wholesale sales function of this 40-year established, employee-owned manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer.

Initially based across HQ and the production site then developing into a hybrid role allowing for customer visits; office/site working and occasional home working, the role requires regular key customer visits; attendance at national and international trade shows, product tastings and demonstrations; as well as management and motivation of the Kent-based team.

Business Development Manager - wholesale FMCG - Benefits

• Up to £50k salary plus generous open-ended commission
• Share of the profits as an employee-owner after qualifying period
• Flexible working
• Friendly working environment in an out-of-town team
• Free and discounted luxury food products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Three paid volunteering days to a charity of your choice
• Pension
• Healthcare Scheme – after qualifying
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Business Development Manager - wholesale FMCG - responsibilities:

• Manage the existing customer base and upsell the range through regular contact and visits
• Be the main sales point of contact, responding to customer enquiries
• Develop new business via trade shows; trade press or other marketing initiatives
• Identify and research new markets and routes to those alongside marketing
• Nurture and develop relationships with relevant distributors
• Develop a complete knowledge of all products; understand the company’s business strategy and objectives, and the importance of this role within these
• Process and co-ordinate orders from wholesale customers and our own stores, liaising with the accounts and production departments
• Work closely with production and warehousing on matters of freight and stock control
• Maintain and update wholesale databases - sales, product, pricing and stock codes
• Monitor and report on sales performance against targets and budgets, signposting any variance
• Play an active role in new product and range development

Business Development Manager - wholesale FMCG – Requirements

• Driving licence and own transport
• A record of success in a client-facing B2B sales role
• An energetic and resilient personality with a passion for sales and success and a creative approach to attracting new business
• An interest in food and food trends
• Numerate and IT literate (Microsoft Office); able to learn new systems
• Highly organised with attention to fine detail
• Ability to multi-task with clear communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and organise own work load
• A knowledge of the speciality food sector would be of advantage but not essential

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