Parkside Office Professional
Business Developer
Job Title: Business Developer (Field Sales)
Location: UK (Field-Based)
Salary: Up to £30,000 (DOE) + Target-Driven Bonus
Benefits: Fully Expensed Company Car + Additional Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client, a globally recognised brand is seeking a driven and ambitious Business Developer to join their UK team. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent a well-established product with a loyal customer base, while playing a key role in expanding market presence across high-growth channels.
This field-based role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering measurable sales results in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
As a Business Developer, you will be responsible for driving distribution, increasing product visibility, and growing sales across independent retailers, franchise convenience stores, foodservice outlets, and specialist markets.
You will act as a brand ambassador, building strong partnerships with customers while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow accounts within independent and retail markets
- Identify and convert new business opportunities into long-term partnerships
- Manage and expand existing customer accounts to increase sales performance
- Drive distribution across franchise convenience groups (e.g. symbol groups and independents)
- Collaborate with distributors to maximise coverage and overcome supply challenges
- Execute in-store activities including merchandising, POS placement, and promotions
- Deliver product training and support to retail partners
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing insights to internal teams
- Support payment collection processes in collaboration with finance and sales teams
- Represent the business at trade events, exhibitions, and sampling campaigns
About You
- Previous sales or field sales experience is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident, personable, and target-driven
- Highly organised with excellent time management skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a wider team
- Commercially aware with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Willingness to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays
Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Flexibility to travel and occasional weekend work
What’s on Offer
- Base salary with performance-related bonus
- Fully expensed company car
- Opportunity to work with a respected, international brand
- Autonomy in a field-based role with strong career development potential
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Apply Now
If you are a motivated sales professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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