Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive London Competitive Salary + Bonus An ambitious, independent craft brewery with a strong reputation for quality and innovation is looking for a driven Business Development Executive to help grow its presence across the London On Trade sector. With a diverse range of beers and exciting growth plans, this is a great opportunity to join an independent business where you can win new customers, build relationships and make a real impact on sales growth. This is a hands–on, field–based role focused on winning new business across independent pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels. You'll take ownership of your territory, identify new opportunities and work with customers and wholesale partners to get the brewery's products stocked and selling. The Role: Winning new accounts across independent pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels across LondonIdentifying new business opportunities and building a strong prospect pipelineProactively contacting potential customers through cold calling, walk–ins and follow–upsBuilding relationships with venue owners, managers and key decision–makersWorking with wholesale partners to secure new listings and grow distributionSupporting new accounts with tastings, staff training and promotional activityDeveloping customer relationships to encourage repeat orders and increase salesWorking closely with internal sales, delivery and marketing teamsManaging your sales pipeline, keeping CRM records up to date and forecasting activityWorking towards new account, sales volume and profitability targets About You: Experience in sales, business development or a customer–facing roleExperience in drinks, hospitality, brewing or FMCG would be advantageousAn interest in the On Trade sector, including pubs, bars and restaurantsConfident approaching new customers and comfortable with cold callingA proactive, resilient attitude with a genuine desire to win new businessGood communication and relationship–building skillsOrganised, self–motivated and able to manage your own timeCommercially minded, with an interest in developing your sales skillsA genuine passion for beer and enthusiasm for representing an independent brandA full UK driving licence If you're passionate about sales, enjoy meeting new people and thrive on winning new business, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy. Call: (phone number removed) Email: (url removed) The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.