Business Development Executive

Michael Page • Permanent • Reading, Reading, England, United Kingdom • £26k - £30k / year • 9h ago

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.

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