An exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager ready to make their mark!
We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a fast-growing, UK-led FMCG brand known for its quality, innovation, and values.
You’ll be managing a high-potential South Central region – covering Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey, working with independent trade shops and garden centres to drive visibility, sales and long-term relationships.
This is an amazing opportunity to join a supportive manager and down-to-earth team that genuinely care about people and performance. If you’re ambitious, energetic and love seeing your results on shelf, this could be the perfect next step.
Why you’ll love this Business Development Manager role
- Own your territory, make decisions, and shape how the brand shows up in-store.
- The team is known for developing talent into senior and national account roles.
- Led by a manager who empowers, mentors, and celebrates success.
- The UK team is now leading the strategy with a simplified, stronger brand. It’s the perfect time to join.
- Monday to Friday field-based role with flexibility and trust.
- Manage and grow c.170 accounts across your region – independent pet, trade and garden centre customers.
- Deliver and exceed sales and profit targets, increasing store reach and SKUs per store.
- Build strong relationships with retail partners, acting as their go-to sales expert.
- Identify and open new business opportunities to expand your network and distribution.
- Execute in-store merchandising and activation, ensuring branding is visible and compliant.
- Use data and insight to target your activity and drive ROI.
- Support trade events, in-store education and consumer activations that build brand awareness.
- Proven success in a field-based sales or business development role – FMCG experience ideal.
- Confident communicator who thrives on building relationships and closing deals.
- Commercially minded, data-driven and results-focused.
- Resilient, proactive and self-motivated with a genuine passion for delivering growth.
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility for regional travel and some overnights.
Package & Benefits
- £35,000–£40,000 base salary
- Company car + bonus + laptop + phone
- Company pension and healthcare options
- Product discounts and career development support
Join a team that’s going places, a manager who’ll back you, and a brand you can be proud to represent.
