We are proud to be supporting the UK’s leading independent drinks brand development business. With an enviable portfolio spanning RTD/RTS, spirits, soft drinks and beer, and standout industry leading brands.
Entrepreneurial, fast-moving and privately owned, this business has built its success by spotting trends early and truly understanding their customers. With continued momentum behind the business, they are now well placed for further growth.
They now seek a Business Development Manager – On Trade to drive distribution, visibility and brand activation across a defined territory.
Why this role?
- Work with a diverse, market-leading drinks portfolio
- A role with real ownership and autonomy in the field
- Be part of a business that values innovation, pace and relationships
- Exposure to multiple on-trade sectors and customers
- Strong opportunities for career progression as the business grows
The Role...
As Business Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving new business development while managing a small base of existing accounts across the on-trade, including bars, restaurants, hotels and late-night venues.
You’ll be responsible for increasing distribution, securing new listings and executing brand activation. Acting as a brand ambassador, you’ll build strong, long-term customer relationships while delivering against volume, value and visibility targets in a competitive on-trade environment.
This is a hands-on, field-based role with close collaboration across sales, marketing, brand and finance.
You…
We’re seeking candidates with a strong understanding of the regional on-trade, including key operators, trends and challenges. You’ll be self-motivated, results-driven and confident managing your territory independently.
You may already be operating as a BDM or Sales Executive within drinks or FMCG and looking to step into a broader, more autonomous role.
The Business…
This portfolio of iconic brands is more than a drinks company — they’re curators of experiences. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation and execution, their brands are known, loved and growing. A business invests heavily in people, development and long-term careers through initiatives such as their in-house Global Academy.
Sound like a bit of you?
If you would like to find out more about this role please get in touch with Jake Merrick-Wren - jake@marvelfmcg.co.uk
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