Business Development Executive

About the role

As a Business Development Executive, your role will be to increase visibility of key Pladis brands within the Sheffield & surrounding areas (ideal postcode location: S1). You will represent a wide range of Pladis brands in store, including McVitie’s biscuits, Jaffa Cakes, and Flipz. Your focus will be on driving sales by increasing distribution and actively selling into key contacts within your assigned territory. You will visit designated cash and carry locations regularly to purchase stock and sell into retailers within your call file.

Responsibilities

• Increase distribution and visibility of Pladis brands in convenience stores and independent retailers.
• Sell Pladis products into key contacts within your assigned territory.
• Visit designated cash and carry locations to purchase stock for retailers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with in-store contacts.
• Work in a KPI-driven environment to achieve sales targets.
• Perform manual handling and heavy lifting as required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• Experience working in a field-based sales role within convenience, independents, or impulse environments.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points or previous bans (subject to DVLA check).
• Comfortable with daily travel and driving distances.
• Self-motivated and resilient with high energy levels.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for Pladis’ values, products, and sustainability.
• Previous experience in a customer-centred role is advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £29,000 per annum.
• 10% performance-related bonus.
• Company car and fuel card.
• 23 days paid holiday plus public holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days per year).
• Life assurance.
• Access to discounted private healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly working policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to an employee 'Perks' portal with discounts on retailers, gym memberships, and leisure activities.
• Opportunities to volunteer for taskforces (Diversity & Inclusion, Field First, Community, Sustainability, Mental Health & Wellbeing).
• Personal development through the 'Byte' e-learning platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support on physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Career progression opportunities across the Avidity Group businesses.

Pay

Up to £29,000 per annum, plus a 10% performance-related bonus.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday). No weekend working.