Sales Representative

Overview

Business Development Manager – FMCG / Confectionery

£35,000 – £50,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance
Field-Based – Bradford, Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas

We’re supporting a well‑established Sweets Manufacturer in Bradford in their search for an experienced Business Development Manager
. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing FMCG business known for producing high‑quality confectionery products supplied across the UK.

This role combines Key Account Management with New Business Development
, managing some of the company’s top customer accounts while also identifying and securing new opportunities across multiple channels.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth across the Distributor, Wholesaler, Retail, and Commercial sectors. This is a field‑based role covering Yorkshire and the surrounding regions.

• Managing and developing several of the company's top key accounts
• Growing existing customer accounts through strategic account planning
• Prospecting, pitching, and securing new business opportunities
• Selling confectionery and sweet goods into distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers
• Identifying category opportunities and supporting product growth
• Regular face‑to‑face customer visits across Yorkshire and surrounding areas
• Maintaining accurate CRM updates and reporting into senior management

• Proven Sales experience within FMCG
• Experience with in confectionery, sweet goods, or food sales is highly desirable, but not essential
• Background selling into distribution, wholesale, and retail would be a strong advantage
• Strong Key Account Management experience, particularly with high‑value customers
• A relationship‑builder with strong commercial awareness
• Highly self‑motivated, organised, and confident in a field‑based environment
• Full UK driving licence

• £35,000 – £50,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Field‑based role with autonomy and flexibility
• Opportunity to manage and grow high‑profile customer accounts
• Supportive, expanding manufacturer with a strong brand in the market

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Shannon Clough – Interaction Recruitment Leeds
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