Michael Page Business Support
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.
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