Overview
Business Development Executive - PepsiCo
Location: Ilford, Stratford, Romford & surrounding areas
Fixed term contract until end of April 2025, with great opportunities to extend
Salary Up to £32.5K per annum (pro rata) plus performance-related bonus, company van & fuel card
Are you a star at building relationships? Are you a natural at selling?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our PepsiCo AFH Team. Visiting various establishments including Bakeries, Coffee shops, pubs, leisure centres, and more, you will identify & deliver opportunities for growing customer distribution, improving availability & visibility, leading to increased sales of the PepsiCo portfolio including Doritos, Walkers, 7 Up & Pepsi Max.
Great organisation and time management will be essential in this role, being responsible for your own diary, managing your time effectively visiting cash & carry, existing customers, and targeting new customer prospects. You will be a confident seller with a keen eye for detail ensuring best product placement in store, whilst keeping up to date with key trends & observations within the sub-channels you are working.
What’s in it for you?
* No weekend working (40 hours Monday to Friday)
* 23 days paid holidays (pro rata) + public holidays (increases with length of service)
* Company van & fuel card
* Potential to earn 15% bonus
* Company pension scheme - 3% employer contributions
* Free life assurance at 3x annual salary
* Access to discounted private healthcare & Discounted Health Cash Plan
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – up to 5 days!
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support on Physical, Mental & Financial Well-being
* Family-friendly working policies (such as enhanced maternity & paternity leave)
* Employee Benefits & Discounts portal (discounts from a wide range of retailers plus much more!)
Who are we looking for?
Our top performers are confident, results-driven, and super-organised. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience within a direct sales role; however, we would also consider experience within the independents/convenience sector. You will be a self-starter and be comfortable working independently.
If this role quenches your thirst, don't miss out! Do yourself a flavour and apply now!
Please note this role requires a full UK manual driving licence (with no more than 6 pts or previous bans), all offers will be subject to successful completion of a DVLA licence check. This is a field-based role which will involve regular travel on a daily basis, so you must be comfortable driving distance.
Please note this role will also require manual handling/heavy lifting. Overnights may be required on occasion.
Responsibilities
As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for:
* Identifying and delivering opportunities for growing customer distribution
* Improving availability & visibility of PepsiCo products
* Managing your own diary and time effectively
* Ensuring best product placement in store
* Keeping up to date with key trends & observations within the sub-channels you are working
Remember to speak to your line manager before applying. You will be asked to fill in a short application form and to upload an up-to-date CV.
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