Business Development Executive

Avidity•Northampton,

7d•£29,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Business Development Executive covering Coventry & surrounding areas. The primary responsibility is to increase the visibility of key Pladis brands, including McVitie's biscuits, Jaffa Cakes, and Flipz, within the convenience and independent retail sector. The executive will drive sales by increasing distribution and actively selling to key contacts within their assigned territory. This involves regular visits to designated cash and carry locations to purchase stock and sell into retailers within their call file. The role is permanent, full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no weekend working. It is a field-based role requiring regular daily travel and comfort with driving distances, and may involve occasional overnights and manual handling/heavy lifting.

Requirements

Experience of working within a field-based sales role within a convenience, independents or impulse environment.
Self-motivated and thrive working within a KPI driven environment.
Confident and comfortable building relationships in store with key contacts.
Great communication skills.
High levels of resilience and energy are essential.
Full UK manual driving licence (with no more than 6 pts or previous bans).
Comfortable driving distance.
Willingness to perform manual handling/heavy lifting.
Willingness for occasional overnights.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who share Pladis’ values.
Passion for products and sustainability.
Previous experience working within a customer-centred role.

Responsibilities

Increase visibility of key Pladis brands in store.
Represent a wide range of Pladis brands including McVities biscuits, Jaffa Cakes, and Flipz.
Drive sales by increasing distribution.
Actively sell into key contacts within the assigned territory.
Visit designated cash and carry regularly to purchase stock.
Sell into retailers within the assigned call file.
Represent a business with well-known snacking brands.

Benefits

Up to £29,000 per annum salary (pro rata).
10% performance related bonus.
Company car.
Fuel card.
No weekend working.
Flexible smart working.
23 days paid holidays (pro rata) + public holidays.
Annual leave purchase scheme - up to 5 extra days per year.
Life Assurance.
Access to discounted Private Healthcare.
Company pension scheme.
Family-friendly working policies (such as enhanced maternity & paternity pay).
Access to Employee 'Perks' portal (discounts from a wide range of retailers, gym memberships, leisure activities plus much more!).
Opportunity to volunteer for taskforces (Diversity & Inclusion; Field First; Community; Sustainability; Mental Health & Wellbeing).
Personal development through 'Byte' e-learning platform.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support on Physical, Mental & Financial well-being.
Supportive company culture & values.
Career progression opportunities across the Avidity Group businesses.