Business Development Executive - 1 Year FTC

Business Development Executive | 1-Year FTC

Ideal location:
Manchester, Liverpool or West London

Field-based role covering an assigned territory

Do you enjoy being out in the market, building relationships and seeing the direct impact of your work?

Are you looking to grow your commercial career while representing some of the UK’s best-known drinks brands?

Suntory is a fast-moving, agile and entrepreneurial business behind some of the nation’s most loved drinks.

As part of the Suntory Group, one of the world’s leading consumer products companies, we offer a diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions of people across the globe.

At Suntory, you will have the opportunity to learn from talented colleagues, take ownership of your development and bring your ideas and personality to work.

You are someone who enjoys being close to customers and understanding what makes their business tick.

You may already have some experience in sales, retail, hospitality or customer service, or this could be one of your first steps into a commercial career. Either way, what really matters is your energy, curiosity and willingness to learn.

You are comfortable working independently, meeting new customers and spotting opportunities to improve sales and product visibility.

You also:

• Have strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships.
• Are proactive, resilient and comfortable taking the initiative.
• Feel motivated by objectives and seeing measurable results.
• Can organise your own time, customer visits and priorities.
• Are curious about customers, shoppers and the FMCG market.
• Are comfortable using digital tools and Microsoft Office.
• Have good numerical skills and are willing to learn about managing the financial performance of a territory.
• Hold a valid driving licence
  , as this is a field-based role.

A degree or equivalent qualification is welcome, but we are equally interested in the skills, potential and experience you can bring.

As a Business Development Executive, you will take ownership of your own territory, visiting independent retailers, convenience stores, wholesalers and Out of Home Food service customers across your assigned area.

Your mission will be to grow the presence and sales of some of our best-known brands, including Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport, Ribena and Orangina.

You will:

• Build trusted relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Understand what each customer needs and identify opportunities to grow their business and ours.
• Increase the distribution, availability and visibility of Suntory products.
• Present the right range of products and new launches to each customer.
• Execute promotional plans and make sure our brands stand out at the point of sale.
• Develop simple business plans to support sustainable customer growth.
• Monitor sales performance and use data to decide where to focus your time.
• Take ownership of your territory’s performance, including sales, product mix and profitability.
• Work closely with Sales, National Account, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams.

In short, you will make things happen in your territory.

Around 80% of your time will be focused on customers, so this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop commercial skills where the action happens.

• A 12-month fixed-term contract where you can gain valuable, hands-on FMCG experience.
• Ownership of your own territory and customer relationships.
• A varied, field-based role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to represent brands recognised and enjoyed by millions of consumers.
• Practical experience in sales, negotiation and customer development.
• Support from experienced Sales and cross-functional teams.
• The chance to learn how to manage a territory as your own business.
• A role where your ideas, initiative and results can make a visible difference.
• A valuable opportunity to strengthen your profile and continue building your commercial career.
• A genuine interest in sales, customers and the FMCG industry.
• Confidence starting conversations and building relationships.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn.
• Commercial curiosity and the ability to identify opportunities.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-moving…