Business Development Manager – Forecourt | South West
£35,000 basic | £40,000 OTE | Full-time, field-based
Know forecourts inside out? Ready for your next step?
Our client is a well-established specialist supplying non-food promotional products to forecourts and convenience stores across the UK and Ireland. Their range changes every month and has a strong reputation for driving retailer margin. They’re now looking for a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the South West.
The role
This is a 50/50 split between new business and account management. You’ll win new forecourt and convenience accounts, from independents to dealer groups and multi-site operators. You’ll also grow and protect an existing customer base. Day to day, you’ll present new promotions, negotiate listings, make sure in-store displays are run to standard, and use sales data to help retailers sell more.
What we’re looking for
Proven field sales experience in the forecourt sector (essential)
A track record of winning new business and growing accounts
Experience in car care, vape or impulse categories would be a real advantage
Existing contacts across South West forecourt operators are a bonus
Self-motivated, well organised and confident managing a large territory
Full UK driving licence What’s on offer
£35,000 basic, £40,000 OTE
Vehicle or car allowance, laptop and mobile phone
Holiday allowance and pension
A key role in a growing specialist business Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, respected business that has been a trusted name in the convenience retail sector for many years. With fresh promotions launching every month, no two weeks are ever the same, and you’ll always have something new and exciting to take to your customers.
You’ll enjoy real freedom in a varied, field-based role, managing your own diary and daily schedule across a territory you know well. You’ll build lasting relationships with retailers, see the direct impact of your work on their sales, and play a key part in driving the company’s growth across the South West.
It’s a genuine step up for a forecourt professional who’s ready to take on more responsibility, with the backing of a supportive team and a proven product range behind you.
If you’re an organised, commercially minded individual who loves being on the road, thrives on winning new business and enjoys working closely with retailers, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Talent Guardian to find out more
