Business Development Manager

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Cardiff
Permanent
Full-time

10 hours ago

What's the role about?:

Business Development Executive

Excited by the challenge of building something new and making it thrive?

Have the drive to identify opportunities, open doors, and grow relationships that last?

Are you a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual ready to lead the charge in growing our presence in the exciting out-of-home (OOH) channel?

Full time, Permanent

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum (£32-36k On Target Earnings) + company car

Working: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Territory: South and Mid Wales, including Swansea, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Carmarthen, Hereford, and surrounding areas

We're looking for a Business Development Executive to lead the charge in growing our presence in the Out of Home (OOH) channel, representing a leading confectionery brand. This is a rare chance to own a blank canvas territory - bringing energy, initiative, and commercial drive to build success from scratch.

What you'll be doing

Identifying and securing new business opportunities across OOH sectors: leisure, healthcare, education, workplace, and defence sites
Visiting sites such as soft play centres, theme parks, universities, canteens and contract caterers to pitch and activate opportunities
Influencing decision-makers with range advice, merchandising support and display solutions (countertop units, POS)
Supporting product launches, sampling and seasonal activations (e.g. Freshers events)
Using data and insight to advise on visibility, availability, and points of interruption
Managing your diary effectively to balance prospecting, meetings, and activations
Recording activity via tablet and keeping organised client records (Excel/spreadsheets)

What we will offer you:

£27,000 to £30,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus (£32-36k OTE) + company car
Ongoing training and support to help you fulfil your role
A fun working environment where performance & success are really rewarded
Career opportunities throughout Powerforce and our extensive client base
Benefits include: 21 days holiday (+ bank holidays), Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhance paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox + Taste Card!

What are we looking for?

A self-starter with resilience and tenacity, confident cold calling and sourcing new business
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time, contacts, and pipeline development
Proven sales experience with success in new business wins (OOH/Foodservice experience a plus)
Confidence with digital tools - Google Sheets, email, tablets, reporting systems
Full UK manual driving licence for at least one year

If you would like to be part of our success, please apply today!

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to pause or close this vacancy prior to the listed closing date.

More about us...

Join the Award-Winning Team at Powerforce!

At Powerforce, our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a fantastic culture and an environment where talented, ambitious individuals can thrive. Our success is driven by the outstanding results we achieve and the enduring relationships we build with our customers.

Why Join Us?

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Values-Driven Culture: We live by our guiding principles: Make it yours, Build relationships that last, and Strive for growth.
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Start Your Journey Today. If you are looking for a company where individuality is celebrated and your contributions make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of a team where you can truly belong and succeed.

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A self-starter with resilience and tenacity, confident cold calling and sourcing new business
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time, contacts, and pipeline development
Proven sales experience with success in new business wins (OOH/Foodservice experience a plus)
Confidence with digital tools - Google Sheets, email, tablets, reporting systems
Full UK manual driving licence for at least one year

Join the Award-Winning Team at Powerforce!

Identifying and securing new business opportunities across OOH sectors: leisure, healthcare, education, workplace, and defence sites
Visiting sites such as soft play centres, theme parks, universities, canteens and contract caterers to pitch and activate opportunities
Influencing decision-makers with range advice, merchandising support and display solutions (countertop units, POS)
Supporting product launches, sampling and seasonal activations (e.g. Freshers events)
Using data and insight to advise on visibility, availability, and points of interruption
Managing your diary effectively to balance prospecting, meetings, and activations
Recording activity via tablet and keeping organised client records (Excel/spreadsheets)
£27,000 to £30,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus (£32-36k OTE) + company car
Ongoing training and support to help you fulfil your role
A fun working environment where performance & success are really rewarded
Career opportunities throughout Powerforce and our extensive client base
Benefits include: 21 days holiday (+ bank holidays), Medicash, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhance paternity leave & Adoption leave, Enhanced pension, Life insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Referral programme, and more through Perkbox + Taste Card!

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