Business Development Executive

FUNKIN COCKTAILS Business Development Executive, Off-Trade - M62 Corridor

Location: Home-based - Full time role 37.5hrs

Salary: £28,000 per year + Car Provision + Target-Based Bonus

FUNKIN COCKTAILS is an award-winning cocktail brand, founded in 1999, and part of the AG Barr Group. With FUNKIN, you will be joining a fast-growing FMCG business, leading the pack in the on and off trade.

Our purpose is to make ordinary moments extraordinary, and we will do this by being the greatest cocktail company for generations to come. With this in mind, FUNKIN COCKTAILS is now a certified B CORP and uses business as a force for good - a true commitment to our people, environment and community.

A role at FUNKIN will give you the opportunity to progress your career, in one of the most innovative and exciting companies in the drinks industry.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for...

FUNKIN Cocktails are looking for energetic & enthusiastic Business Development Executives to join our Off Trade team supporting the Lancashire / Yorkshire region. Applicants need to live locally to this area.

The BDE role will work closely with selected Cash & Carry depots and Convenience Multiple Operating Groups. The role will influence at a local level to support the FUNKIN brand in their outlet, gaining space in store, extending listings, driving distribution and influencing new customers to drive brand growth.

As Business Development Executive responsibilities will include...

• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the customer base to deliver and exceed agreed revenue targets
• Maximise FUNKIN’s range and visibility across the customer base
• Seek new business opportunities across your Cash & Carry and Convenience customer base
• Work collaboratively across FUNKIN’s teams to create and deliver our plans
• Identify and recommend growth opportunities using latest category insight
• Being highly proactive and engaging in all elements of the BDE role

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Great ability to engage and influence
• A positive and proactive approach to the role
• Demonstrable experience in outlet sales
• Drinks Industry experience and knowledge preferable, but not essential
• Strong Commercial acumen
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and flex their approach for different customers
• Entrepreneurial mindset and be happy to challenge the norm

Benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of Funkin, which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

Excellent career progression opportunities, working in a highly dynamic, growing market.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

• Company Car Provision
• Target-based Bonus Plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus your birthday off if it falls on a working day
• Flexible holiday trading
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. cycle to work scheme, discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases, etc.
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Pension
• Ongoing professional development
• Wellbeing and Mental Health support

If you have the passion to succeed in this role, please apply now!