Business Development Manager

Role: Strategic Business Development Manager - FMCG Retail Location: UK-based (ideally South East) + national travel Salary: 75,000 (negotiable) + performance bonus Hours: Mon-Fri, Full-Time, Permanent Industry: FMCG / Food and Beverage / RetailHow would you like to take full ownership of a premium FMCG brand''s UK retail growth - expanding shelf space, launching NPD, and building private label success, all with the backing of two industry leaders?This is a rare opportunity to shape the next stage of a premium food brand''s UK success story. You''ll work with major grocery multiples to increase premium shelf space, bring exciting new products to market, and grow private label partnerships - with the resources, relationships, and credibility of two established FMCG powerhouses behind you.What You''ll Be DoingDevelop and deliver a UK retail growth strategy to expand premium grocery presenceWin and grow listings with major UK grocery multiplesLead the introduction of new, category-defining products (NPD)Build and strengthen private label partnerships with key retail buyersRepresent the brand at trade shows, industry events, and customer meetingsProvide market insights and category recommendations to guide innovation and range developmentAbout the BrandA joint venture between:A leading European food producer - innovation-led, quality-driven, and a category leaderA UK FMCG distributor - 20+ years'' experience, B-Corp certified, sustainability-ledTogether, they''re bringing ..... full job details .....