Business Development Manager (On-Trade)

Ideal location: Newbury, RG20

Territory covers Newbury, Swindon, Oxford, Bath & surrounding areas

Permanent, full time position 

Salary: £27,500 + bonus, Company car with fuel card and other incentives

Standout Field Marketing are looking for an experienced field sales/business development manager to join our new On-Trade team.

You will be representing an awesome lager brand, visiting independent free trade pubs.  The team will work full time Monday to Friday and we expect a slightly later start (9.30/10am) would be beneficial due to the opening hours of many venues -  there will be a degree of flexibility once the team is up and running however and other tasks such as appointment making and admin.

This is the ideal role for someone with experience of direct selling, ideally within the on-trade sector.   A natural at building relationships, you will have the confidence and resilience to liaise with and directly sell to key decision makers and the drive to grow brand sales.

Field based, you will visit a number of venues on a daily basis to both maintain and grow existing stockists whilst visiting new potential customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high profile new client team with Avidity Group.  We hope this will lead to a longer term, permanent role on this team however with 46 other client teams we have plenty of opportunities across our business and a great track record of retaining and developing our colleagues.  

Why join us?

1. Performance based bonus
2. Company car with fuel card
3. Smart Working Policy - we encourage flexibility 
4. Family Friendly policies - including enhanced maternity/paternity
5. We champion equality and inclusivity and are passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity.  Ask us about our DEI taskforce and steps we are taking to continue on our journey to be a place where you can be yourself and grow!
6. On top of your 23 days holiday per annum, we have flexible bank holidays and after 6mths service you will be eligible to purchase up to an extra 5 days holiday.
7. We care about your mental health and wellbeing.  Our Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid access provides all colleagues and immediate family with 24/7 support on physical, financial & mental health
8. Annual pay reviews and access to early pay
9. Fantastic progression opportunities across Avidity Group
10. Plus, lots of amazing discounts, life assurance x3 salary, enhanced sick pay, health cash plan, discounted private health care and more.

You will be self starter, love a challenge and be looking for a company who encourages and supports learning, development and progression. 

Please note this role requires a driving licence with no more than 6 points or previous bans.   This is a field-based role which will involve regular daily travel, sometimes driving distance.   Overnight stays may be required on occasion.