Business Development Executive

This role focuses on driving sustainable revenue growth through new business creation and account development. The Business Development Executive identifies opportunities, builds long-term client relationships, and supports commercial strategy execution within a well-established, growth-focused organisation operating in the food and consumer goods sector

Client Details

Business Development Executive, Reading: The client operates as a well-established food manufacturer with a strong UK footprint. They supply high-quality products into major retail and foodservice channels and are recognised for their commitment to product innovation, sustainability, and long-term customer partnerships.

Description

Business Development Executive, Reading:

• Identifies and develops new business opportunities across target markets
• Manages the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract close
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with existing customers
• Supports account growth through proactive commercial activity
• Prepares and presents tailored proposals to prospective clients
• Monitors market trends, competitors, and customer needs
• Maintains accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Works closely with internal teams to deliver customer solutions

Profile

Business Development Executive, Reading:

• Demonstrates experience in business development or sales
• Shows a real passion for a food or FMCG environment sales role
• Shows strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Displays a proactive and resilient approach to winning new business
• Understands structured sales processes and pipeline management
• Communicates confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Manages time effectively in a target-driven environment
• Applies commercial awareness to sales conversations
• Works collaboratively within a wider commercial team

This role is suitable to a graduate/early career candidate, with a desire to get a sales related job or a established BDM

Job Offer

£26,000 - £30,000 plus commission plus good package including a couple of days working from home each week.