Business Development Executive - Manchester, Liverpool, Chester Preston, Warrington area

YOU

You will need to be based in or near to Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Preston or Warrington for this role.

As our Business Development Executive, you will be accountable for growing the sales of Suntory brands within your own territory, which will include customers from the Wholesale, Convenience & Out of Home Foodservice channels. Your focus will be on knowing and understanding our customers and assisting in developing best in class plans that deliver a triple win (customer, consumers & Suntory). You will be responsible for excellent execution of business plans which is critical to ensure sustainably increased distribution, improved rate of sale & volume growth across the Territory you’ll be responsible for.

YOUR ROLE

• You will build strong relationships with local customers, developing trust & credibility.
• You will develop new and existing customers, establishing, and implementing business plans for growth and carrying out regular business reviews.
• You will identify client needs with our range including Lucozade Energy. Lucozade Sport, Ribena and Orangina plus any other NPD that is launched during your time in role.
• You will Manage your territory profit & loss (P&L) to ensure growth, right product, right place, right consumer.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Bachelor’s degree preferred but all bright sparks are welcome!

Financially literate

Microsoft Office Technical ability

Learning agility and ability to embrace change

Strong interpersonal skills

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

OUR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT

At Suntory we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success.

We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class economic status, disability status,

sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.