Job Description
At Grenade, we’re not just a brand; we’re a community of disruptors. We’re looking for people who are passionate, driven, and ready to make an impact. This role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment.
About Grenade
Grenade is a market leading international active nutrition/lifestyle brand, which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Driven by its strong brand, distinctive products, and highly innovative approach, Grenade has made an explosive impact in the FMCG industry. As a market leader, Grenade sells a range of nutritional products, both B2B and B2C, including its signature Grenade Bars and Drinks.
As part of our dynamic Grenade UK Sales Team, working within our Out of Home channel, this role is a huge opportunity for an up-and-coming Business Development Manager. Surrounded by a likeminded talented group of individuals, the raw talent of the successful candidate will be developed into becoming a high performing sales professional.
Joining Grenade’s high-performing team during this exciting period of growth and brand expansion promises to offer a unique and motivating working environment, with highly rewarding opportunities for personal and professional development.
How you will contribute
1. Focused within the Foodservice channel, this role will develop & retain profitable new business opportunities within key customers. We believe that, although our products and brand have an established foothold in the UK Foodservice sector, there is still significant opportunity for further growth.
2. You will be targeted at developing the business at multiple levels, from Route to Market Account Managers, Contract Caterer Buyers, and Site Level Catering Managers.
3. Agree and execute Joint Business Plans with Contract Caterers that help drive distribution gains.
4. Liaising with customer decision makers to act as the key point of contact.
5. Strategic Depot calls and site level visits to deliver sales incentives and activate the product range.
6. The secondary focus on account management is to retain and grow existing relationships and continue to introduce new product lines to established customers.
7. Attendance at targeted Trade Shows, business development days, and Site Level Activations where relevant.
8. Ensure all relevant administrative and reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner for all day-to-day work and ad-hoc requirements when requested.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
1. Thrives on winning new business.
2. Outcome focused and able to identify sales opportunities.
3. Can build relationships with customers at all levels of their business and possesses strong negotiation and influencing skills.
4. Ability to work both independently and under instruction.
5. Excellent numeric, written, and oral communication skills.
6. Self-motivated, disciplined, organised, and flexible with good time management.
7. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, via email, and via telephone.
8. Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM applications).
9. Contribute within the office environment when necessary.
10. Ability to effectively work alongside Marketing, Accounts, and Production teams.
11. Previous Foodservice sales experience is preferred but not essential.
More about this role
The Package
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional days leave for your birthday
* Flexible Working
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Huge Staff Discount on products
* Length of Service Awards
* Study Support Programme
* Active career progression
* State of the art L&D platform
* Free on-site parking
Relocation Support Available?
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