Business Development Exec - Full Time Field Sales
Job Role
Business Development Executive – FMCG Grocery - Full time, fixed term role
Salary: £21,683 + bonus of up to 10% of salary + company car, i-Pad and phone
Ideal location: Milton Keynes - Area to be covered: Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Peterborough, Stevenage & surrounding areas
Ambitious, motivated, a real winner?
We can’t change your personality but we can give you the training and sales skills to be a shining star on our team
Why work for CPM?
CPM are the UK’s leading field marketing company, specialising in delivering exceptional Insight, Influence and Sales for some of the UK’s largest and most powerful brands. We have a true passion for growing brands and increasing sales, providing fully integrated solutions that offer clients measurable return on investment
The breadth of our client portfolio means that we can offer talented sales people phenomenal career development opportunities. The culture of our company means that we naturally encourage people to challenge themselves, grow their skills and gain outstanding rewards and recognition.
What is the role?
A World Leading Chocolate manufacturer has brought trusted brands to consumers in the UK since 1932. Representing this client’s products you would be working for CPM as a Business Development Executive on our Grocery Team.
• You will be visiting the major grocery multiples within a defined territory promoting the clients products.
• Your primary function is to increase sales by maximising product availability, visibility and through building effective relationships with key store contacts.
• You will be developing business plans with key contacts to provide tailor made solutions for each store and to enable you to do this you will have instant access to sales data via a tablet.
Who are we looking for?
• Someone who is motivated and able to work on their own in the field
• Ambitious individuals that are hungry to develop and ‘win’ in call
• Someone who always strives to be the best, and seeks to learn new skills.
• Exceptional individuals who are passionate about the products and about doing a great job and making a difference in store!
• Good IT skills, and the aptitude to analyse in store data
• Great communication skills with the ability to build relationships and hold business development level conversations
• Full UK Driving licence is essential
What previous experience could you have?
Previous experience within field sales or Grocery retail experience is an advantage, although we welcome applications from anyone who can display the above required qualities and would relish the opportunity to really manage and develop their own territory.
You will be placed directly onto the candidate list and, if short-listed, will be contacted further by a Recruitment Consultant to arrange a Skype interview; it would be an advantage if you could set up a Skype account in advance if you do not already have one. Skype is a free service and you can register if you go to www.skype.com