Business Development Executive

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HORECA Business Development Executive – Kimberly Clark

Location: Yorkshire - Leeds, Sheffield and Surrounding Areas

Contract type: 8-month fixed term with potential to be made permanent

Salary: Up to £33k per annum depending on experience plus performance related bonus, company car and fuel card

Are you passionate about building relationships and experienced at selling? Kimberly-Clark Professional, home to the iconic brands such as Andrex and Kleenex are seeking outstanding Business Development Executives 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 hotels, restaurants to pubs
Identifying opportunities to gain new customers and increase brand distribution to drive sales of the Kimberly-Clark 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 Kimberly-Clark Professional 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!

About the Company

Our purpose is singular: to increase sales at the point of purchase. That's been our mantra from day one, over 120 years ago. Our business has changed a lot since then, evolving into the multi-sector, multi-service field marketing agency that we are today. As consumers, customers, sectors and channels change, helping brands to sell more requires consistent evolution. That's why today, our service proposition spans sales and execution, training and advocacy, brand insight and consumer engagement – all supported by digital a... Know more

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