Regional Business Development Manager (Food & FMCG)

Regional Business Development Manager (Food & FMCG) Job Type: Full-time Location: Field-based (London Area) Salary: £30k - £40k (Plus Car Allowance)My client is seeking an experienced Regional Business Development Manager to join the successful Field Sales Team of a growing national UK FMCG Wholesaler. This field-based role focuses on selling major FMCG brands to retailers, food service operators, and wholesalers within a defined territory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and developing the territory to maximize its potential and driving the daily management of sales orders and customer service. Day-to-day of the role: Manage a diverse portfolio of accounts within the territory. Achieve defined sales targets on a monthly and quarterly basis. Sell new products and track brand distribution at the account level. Monitor customer performance and track metrics. Identify and convert new customer opportunities. Provide timely reports and updates to the National Field Sales Manager and the wider business as required. Collaborate with the operational team to plan and ensure excellent customer service. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of field sales experience in a recognized FMCG branded environment. Preferably with a strong existing contact network in the specific territory. Demonstrated previous success and growth achievements. Knowledge of Convenience retail and Discount retail account bases. Familiarity with clearance/residual stocks. Experience with CRM, particularly Microsoft Business Central. IT literate, proficient in all Microsoft applications. Commercial understanding of key financial measures, including GP and PoR calculations. Product category knowledge in areas such as confectionery, soft drinks, crisps & snacks, general grocery, cleaning products, etc. A growth mindset and innovative ideas. Benefits: Opportunities for professional growth and development. Dynamic and supportive work environment