Business Development Executive

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established, independent, family-owned enterprise that has been a cornerstone of the UK food-service distribution sector for five decades.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join the team based at their busy Plymouth depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in sales within a supportive and growing business.

This is a split role, combining office-based telesales activity with field-based customer visits. You will work closely with the wider sales team to develop relationships, grow existing accounts, and identify new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving sales growth by supporting existing customers and gradually developing new business across your local territory.

• Office-based 3 days per week (Plymouth depot), focusing on telesales activity
• Field-based 2 days per week, visiting customers across the local area
• Build strong relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to upsell products and increase spend
• Support new business development, targeting independent food outlets including fish and chip shops
• Work closely with the telesales and field sales teams to maximise opportunities
• Manage customer expectations and deliver excellent service at all times
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and activity

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Some previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role (telesales experience advantageous but not essential)
• A confident and personable approach, with strong communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
• Good organisational and time management skills
• A resilient and professional mindset
• A clean Full UK driving licence
• Foodservice or food industry experience is advantageous but not essential
• Based within a commutable distance of Plymouth

In return we are offering:

• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• Bonus up to £3,000 per year
• Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
• Pool car provided for customer visits (no requirement to use your own vehicle)
• 28 days holiday including 3 Bank Holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day).
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff discounts
• Learning and development opportunities