Business Development Manager (Southampton, Hampshire)

Business Development Manager - FMCG / Retail | £38,000-£42,000 + bonus + company car | Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex & Kent

A growing FMCG aligned retail services business with a brilliant reputation in the market is expanding its UK footprint and is seeking a Business Development Manager to unlock further growth in your assigned territory.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business on a strong growth trajectory, where your contributions as a Business Development Manager will directly shape the success of the region and the wider business. You'll work with independent retailers, wholesale partners, and multi-site operators to introduce a broad suite of services that support retail performance and drive growth.

You'll:

• Take full ownership of a region with significant untapped potential, shaping its growth strategy and outcomes as the Business Development Manager in this territory
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers, wholesale partners and multi-site operators
• Introduce a comprehensive range of retail services spanning operational solutions, commercial tools and wholesale support
• Identify opportunities, open doors and expand the business in a market with huge upside potential
• Operate with autonomy, resilience and a strategic mindset to deliver tangible impact

You'll need:

• Proven field based B2B sales experience within FMCG, wholesale, retail or a related environment
• A track record of developing territories or growing under penetrated regions
• Confidence in generating your own opportunities with a proactive approach
• A consultative, relationship led sales style
• Strong understanding of the retail landscape
• A long term mindset, integrity and the drive to contribute meaningfully to a growing business

This Business Development Manager role is ideal for someone motivated by growth, ownership and the opportunity to make a real impact in a high potential territory.

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