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Business Development Executive

Michael Page Business Support
Reading Full-time GBP 26,000 – 30,000
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This role focuses on driving sustainable revenue growth through new business creation and account development. The Business Development Executive identifies opportunities, builds long-term client relationships, and supports commercial strategy execution within a well-established, growth-focused organisation operating in the food and consumer goods sector

Client Details

Business Development Executive, Reading: The client operates as a well-established food manufacturer with a strong UK footprint. They supply high-quality products into major retail and foodservice channels and are recognised for their commitment to product innovation, sustainability, and long-term customer partnerships.

Description

Business Development Executive, Reading:

  • Identifies and develops new business opportunities across target markets

  • Manages the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract close

  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with existing customers

  • Supports account growth through proactive commercial activity

  • Prepares and presents tailored proposals to prospective clients

  • Monitors market trends, competitors, and customer needs

  • Maintains accurate CRM records and sales forecasts

  • Works closely with internal teams to deliver customer solutions

Profile

Business Development Executive, Reading:

  • Demonstrates experience in business development or sales

  • Shows a real passion for a food or FMCG environment sales role

  • Shows strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Displays a proactive and resilient approach to winning new business

  • Understands structured sales processes and pipeline management

  • Communicates confidently with stakeholders at all levels

  • Manages time effectively in a target-driven environment

  • Applies commercial awareness to sales conversations

  • Works collaboratively within a wider commercial team

This role is suitable to a graduate/early career candidate, with a desire to get a sales related job or a established BDM

Job Offer

£26,000 - £30,000 plus commission plus good package including a couple of days working from home each week.

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