Business Development Manager

Excited by the challenge of building something new and making it thrive?
Have the drive to identify opportunities and turn them into success?

Are you a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual ready to lead the charge in growing our presence in the exciting out-of-home (OOH) channel?

Full time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000 to £36,000 per annum On Target Earnings + Company car

Working: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Territory: Bournemouth, Guildford, Southampton, Salisbury, and surrounds

This is more than a Business Development role - it’s a blank canvas. We’re looking for someone to bring fresh thinking, initiative, a hunger to make an impact, and commercial mindset to build something from the ground up in the Out of Home (OOH) channel working with a top confectionery brand.

As a field-based Business Development Manager, you’ll be out in the market every day, identifying opportunities and bringing new OOH sites into the fold - from leisure venues and contract caterers to workplace canteens and independent operators. You won’t be handed a list of accounts; instead, you’ll be expected to hunt, open doors, and create meaningful relationships that lead to long-term value.

You’ll take ownership of your territory, crafting local activation plans and using data and insight to influence decision-makers. From securing product listings and displays to launching new lines and driving visibility, your efforts will directly impact growth in the confectionery category.

This is a role that rewards action. You’ll need to be self-motivated, comfortable working autonomously, and confident navigating a varied and fast-moving market. It’s about being present where the opportunity is - whether that’s in a regional head office, a bustling venue, or on the ground at a trade event.

If you're someone who thrives on building from scratch, enjoys the energy of the field, and is ready to shape your own success story, we want to hear from you.

What we will offer you:

• £27,000 to £30,000 per annum (£32-36k OTE) + up to 20% bonus + company car
• Ongoing training and support to help you fulfil your role
• A fun working environment where performance & success are really rewarded
• Career opportunities throughout Powerforce and the wider Advantage Smollan business in addition to opportunities throughout our extensive client base
• Benefits include: Medicash, EAPs, Enhanced pension and life assurance, Enhanced paternity, maternity & adoption leave, Perkbox, Taste card 

 What are we looking for?

• Self-starter with a can-do attitude; the right candidate will succeed in OOH through being tenacious and resilient
• Experience in sales and winning new business
• Previous experience working with customers in OOH / Foodservice channels preferred
• A full, manual UK or international driving license held for at least 1 year 

If you would like to be part of our success, please apply today!

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.

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