Business Development Manager

Strategic Business Development Manager- FMCG Food Location: Hybrid / Remote (ideally South East) UK travel Salary: ~£70,000 performance bonus Hours: Mon-Fri, Full-Time, Permanent Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage / Retail The Opportunity Are you passionate about food and skilled at launching brands? We're recruiting on behalf of a new, high-potential venture in the FMCG food sector, seeking a talented Strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth and secure market success in the UK. This is a fantastic chance to lead the launch of a premium meat product range across major retailers, convenience groups, and foodservice channels. What You'll Be Doing Develop and deliver a go-to-market strategy for new products Secure listings with UK grocery multiples, convenience groups, and foodservice partners Represent the brand at trade shows, events, and customer meetings Build strong relationships with buyers and decision-makers Collaborate with distribution partners on pricing, logistics, and product availability Deliver compelling sales presentations and product demos Provide market insights and commercial updates to senior teams About the Client This venture is a partnership between: A leading European food producer - innovative, quality-focused, with strong category presence A UK FMCG distributor - over 20 years in grocery/wholesale, B-Corp accredited, sustainability-led Together, they're expanding their footprint in the UK retail market with a premium food range, building on existing relationships and listings to accelerate growth. About You We'd love to hear from you if you have: Solid experience in FMCG food & beverage sales, business development, or account management Experience working with UK retailers A track record of launching or scaling new food brands in the UK Excellent presentation and negotiation skills A proactive, self-starting attitude and ability to work independently Why Apply? Shape the UK launch of an exciting new premium brand Join a well-funded, high-growth venture backed by two industry leaders Hybrid working and autonomy to make your mark Competitive salary performance bonus Ready for your next big challenge? ?? Apply now or get in touch to learn more!

Location: South East, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025