Business Development Executive

Powerforce is on the lookout for a Business Development Executive to join our Nestlé Wholesale team. This role is all about taking ownership of your territory, driving visibility, and growing sales across wholesale depots. You'll use data and insights to influence, pitch and close agreements, and ensure Nestlé is always front of mind. What you'll be doing

• Building strong relationships with wholesale depot managers and key stakeholders
• Using insights to drive sales, product availability and visibility
• Negotiating additional displays, securing NPD agreements and influencing orders
• Auditing depot compliance and presence
• Executing activation days, trade events and secondary displays
• Reporting results with before/after photos and sharing BIG wins
  A confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
• Proven sales experience, ideally within FMCG, wholesale or retail
• Commercially savvy with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Results-driven and target-focused, resilient and adaptable
• Knowledge of B2B sales, supply chains and distributor networks is desirable
• Full UK driving licence for at least one year
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• Company car
• Full training and ongoing support to help you succeed
• Career progression opportunities throughout Powerforce
• A fun working environment where performance and success is truly rewarded
• 21 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Benefits include: Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhance paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox + Taste Card!
If you are an ambitious sales professional looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join Powerforce in driving success for Nestlé Wholesale!