Sales Support & Business Development

£35,000 - £40,000 | Office‑Based | FMCG / Food / Drink Background Essential

Are you ready to take a big step in your sales career? Looking for a role that blends hands‑on sales activity with essential day‑to‑day operations that keep a commercial team running at full speed? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

I have collaborated with a business who are searching for a driven, proactive, and commercially minded Sales Support & Business Development person. Working closely with, and reporting directly to, the Head of Sales, you'll support both customer growth and the administrative engine of the sales function.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone who loves structure, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to gain exposure to the full sales cycle within a growing FMCG business. If you're hungry to develop your long‑term career in sales, I want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in ensuring the sales team runs smoothly while helping to grow our customer base. Your responsibilities include:

Developing new business through our network of local customers, distributors, and wholesalers.
Prospecting new customers from initial lead to close - selling the right range to the right customer.
Managing and growing existing customer accounts.
Supporting the execution of promotional plans to maximise ROI.
Handling inbound and outbound customer calls - from enquiries to order-taking.
Managing orders, invoicing, and liaising with customers to ensure all documentation is completed correctly.
Coordinating shipments and supporting with general sales admin tasks.
Ensuring CRM systems are accurate and always up to date.
Fully managing relationships with both national and regional accounts.
Attending trade shows and industry events to represent the business.
Providing holiday or absence cover when required.This role suits someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves, enjoys multi-tasking, and loves being the operational heartbeat of a sales department.

What We're Looking For

To succeed, you'll need to bring:

Essential: A background in FMCG / food / drink sales - this is a must.
Exceptional organisation and time‑management skills.
Strong communication, negotiation, and people skills.
Confidence on the phone and a proactive, energetic approach to work.
Good financial numeracy and the ability to build commercially sound proposals.
Solid IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new systems.
Car/ driving license due to office location.

Why This Role?

A fantastic opportunity to develop your sales career in a supportive environment.
A chance to work closely with senior leadership and get exposure to strategic commercial decisions.
A varied role that gives you the perfect balance of sales activity, customer management, and operational experience.
You'll be joining a growing business where your impact will be felt - and valued.

If this sounds like the next step you've been looking for, I'd love to speak with you.

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