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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Executive to join a highly successful business in York. The successful candidate will generate sales opportunities outside of the major retailers on a wide variety of food and drink products. 

Some of the Business Development Executive duties are:

• Actively speak to new customers, having meaningful conversations and building long term relationships
• Manage and grow new customer accounts building a good rapport
• Create product support packages for customers
• Assist the Managing Director in commercial strategy across a number of businesses
• Support with major retail account management from time to time
• Create realistic forecasts for supply chain
• Achieve set targets
• Represent the businesses in a highly professional manner

The ideal Business Development Executive will:

• Be highly competitive and ambitious with a desire to grow new business
• Work well without supervision and set themselves very high standards
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Having experience working within Sales in the Food Industry is desirable but not essential

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm earning a salary between £30,000 to £35,000 depending on your skills and experience plus commission. You will also receive excellent training with the potential to become a Brand Manager.