Early Careers Business Development Executive 1 Year FTC
Posted Today by Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Business Development Executive role at Suntory focuses on driving sales growth for their brands within a designated territory, including Wholesale, Convenience, and Out of Home Foodservice channels. The position requires building strong customer relationships and executing business plans to enhance distribution and sales volume. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and financial literacy, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow sales of Suntory brands within the assigned territory.
- Build strong relationships with local customers and develop trust.
- Establish and implement business plans for customer growth.
- Conduct regular business reviews with customers.
- Identify client needs and manage product offerings.
- Manage territory profit & loss (P&L) for growth.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Financial literacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Technical ability.
- Learning agility and adaptability to change.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Uxbridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job description: Who We Are Perfect location for this role is Nottingham, but you can be based in either Barnsley, on the coast to the east, Leicester or Brenton on Sea Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe
About your role As our Business Development Executive, you will be accountable for growing the sales of Suntory brands within your own territory, which will include customers from the Wholesale, Convenience & Out of Home Foodservice channels. Your focus will be on knowing and understanding our customers and assisting in developing best in class plans that deliver a triple win (customer, consumers & Suntory). You will be responsible for excellent execution of business plans which is critical to ensure sustainably increased distribution, improved rate of sale & volume growth across the Territory you’ll be responsible for.
What You'll Do You will build strong relationships with local customers, developing trust & credibility. You will develop new and existing customers, establishing, and implementing business plans for growth and carrying out regular business reviews. You will identify client needs with our range including Lucozade Energy. Lucozade Sport, Ribena and Orangina plus any other NPD that is launched during your time in role. You will Manage your territory profit & loss (P&L) to ensure growth, right product, right place, right consumer.
What's in it for you Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe
What You need to be successful Bachelor’s degree preferred but all bright sparks are welcome! Financially literate Microsoft Office Technical ability Learning agility and ability to embrace change Strong interpersonal skills Valid driver’s license
Our DEI Commitment At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.