Business Development Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Drive the distribution and accessibility of AG Barr’s key brand portfolio within a specified territory.

• Educate retailers on the Hero, Core, and More brands to enhance sales performance.

• Meet sales KPIs, including growth in market share, display placements, product availability, and improvements on scorecards.

• Execute the distribution strategy for the Energy Portfolio in the rapidly growing energy sector.

• Establish and nurture relationships with Symbols & Independents retail clients while securing their commitment.

• Provide retailers with market insights and assist in re-merchandising efforts to maximize sales opportunities.

• Effectively communicate brand strategies and ensure successful execution of point-of-sale initiatives.

• Organize routes, manage time efficiently, achieve call targets, and prepare POS materials for customer visits.

• Work collaboratively with the wider territory team and exchange valuable market intelligence.

• Represent AG Barr brands within a designated field territory covering Brighton and Crawley.

⛳️ Requirements

• A full, valid UK driving license is required.

• Must be comfortable working with alcohol products, including the Funkin Cocktails range.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• Willingness to attend occasional monthly team meetings, which may necessitate overnight stays.

• Experience in customer-focused roles such as hospitality, retail, sales, or customer support.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently to exceed targets.

• Resilience and confidence in managing rejection effectively.

• Ability to build rapport and communicate clearly with clients.

• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and the ability to quickly grasp product information and market trends.

• Aptitude for understanding customer needs, challenges, and the retail landscape.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.

• Quarterly bonus linked to company performance.

• Company car provided to meet job requirements.

• Defined contribution pension plan.

• 34 days of holiday.

• Flexible holiday trading options.

• Flexible cash allowance for additional benefits.

• Healthcare cash plan.

• Flexible benefits such as discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases, etc.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Save as you earn scheme.

• Staff sales discount available.

• Investment in employee development and talent growth.

• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, health, or mental health conditions.