Develop new and existing HORECA customers across East London and Essex by identifying sales opportunities, increasing Kraft Heinz product distribution, securing customer sign-ups, and driving orders. The role involves field visits, cold calling, pitching, closing sales, diary management, relationship building, and meeting distribution and revenue targets.
Overview
AFH Business Development Manager – Kraft Heinz
Location: East London, Essex, Brentwood, Basildon & surrounding areas.
Contract type: Permanent, full time position
Salary: Up to £35k per annum depending on experience plus a performance related bonus, company car & fuel card
Are you passionate about building relationships and experienced at selling? Kraft Heinz, home to iconic brands such as Heinz Baked Beanz, Lea & Perrins and HP sauce, are seeking outstanding Business Development Managers to join the launch of a brand new sales team!
About the Role:
You will play a crucial role in expanding our presence within the HORECA channel. You will do this by:
- Visiting a diverse range of establishments, from fast food restaurants to pubs
- Identifying opportunities to increase brand distribution, selling products to suit back of house chefs and front of house consumers, ultimately driving sales of the Kraft Heinz portfolio
- Managing your own diary, effectively balancing the identifying & targeting of new prospects with visits to existing customers
- Great organization, time management, and a confident selling approach will be key to your success in this role, coupled with a growth mindset and resilience to develop from a new team into a high performing team
- Success will be measured through new customer sign-ups, incremental distribution points and orders placed
What’s in it for You?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer continuous support, fantastic perks, and excellent career development opportunities. Enjoy:
- No Weekend Working: 40 hours, Monday to Friday
- Generous Leave: 23 days paid holiday (pro rata) + public holidays (increases with length of service)
- Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
- Performance Bonus Potential
- Company Pension Scheme: 3% employer contributions
- Free Life Assurance: 3x annual salary
- Healthcare Benefits: Discounted private healthcare & Health Cash Plan
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Up to 5 additional days
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial well-being
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced parental leave
- Employee Benefits Portal: Discounts from a wide range of retailers and more!
Who Are We Looking For?
- We seek confident, results-driven, and highly organized individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- You should be a self-starter, capable of working independently and be confident in cold calling, pitching and closing.
- This role is all about relationships so demonstrating an ability to build rapport fast with good communication skills is key, as well as being able to problem solve and show agility when required.
- Experience in FMCG, Foodservice (AFH) or field sales within the AFH channel is a strong plus
Requirements:
- Full UK manual driving license (with no more than 6 points or previous bans). All offers will be subject to a successful DVLA license check.
Join us at KraftHeinz and be part of a new dynamic team driving growth and success in the HORECA channel. Apply now to embark on an exciting career with a leading brand!
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