Job Description:

Business Development Manager 

North West (Liverpool/Manchester)

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance/Company Car + Bonus 

We are working with a drinks wholesaler who are looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager with a love for the On Trade and strong relationship-building skills to join their continued growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a background in hospitality or the drinks industry looking to move into a field-based sales role within the On Trade sector.

The Role:

• Managing customer and partner relationships in line with the wider business strategy.
• Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline to achieve and exceed annual targets.
• Working alongside valued supply partners, including leading drinks brands.
• Developing long-term customer relationships and understanding their business needs.
• Identifying new opportunities across the territory and supporting business growth.
• Delivering against agreed sales, distribution and profitability targets.
• Coordinating activity with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service.
• Monitoring territory performance and maintaining accurate reporting.
• Negotiating pricing, promotions and commercial agreements in line with company policy.
• Acting as a trusted partner to customers, supporting them to grow their business.

About You:

• Experience within the drinks industry or hospitality sector.
• A genuine passion for the drinks industry and strong knowledge of the UK On Trade.
• Strong relationship-building and customer management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proven ability to deliver against targets and drive sales performance.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and organised approach.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a territory.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Car allowance or company car
• Opportunity to work with leading drinks brands and valued industry partners.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• A supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture.

Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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