Business Development Executive
Apetito
- Cwmbran, Torfaen Monmouthshire
- Contract
- Full-time
- Driving the overall local marketing programme
- Building relationships and networking with Healthcare Professionals, local community groups, sheltered housing associations.
- Develop new business through these key influencers, creating relationships where they unequivocally recommend Wiltshire Farm Foods
- To plan and carry out tasting demonstrations to promote the benefits of the food and increase overall brand awareness – locations such as hospitals, care homes, day centers, sheltered housing accommodation etc.
- To work closely with colleagues from the other in-house depots and Head Office team to develop and field test new initiatives.
- To develop relationships with Business Development Managers from other depots to ensure sharing of best practice.
- To undertake relevant administrative tasking in line with business systems.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with customers or developing a portfolio of clients
- A natural ability to influence and persuade
- Experience of making outbound calls
- GCSE English and Math’s (or equivalent etc)
- Strong presentation skills
- Time management, planning and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Full, clean driving licence and own transport
- Sales and Marketing experience
- Knowledge of Dynamics Navision
- Experience within a care based role or the healthcare sector
- Vocational sales/and marketing qualification
- Personable and engaging
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude, proactive and positive outlook, and willing to experiment with new ideas
- Shows passion, drive and ambition to deliver outstanding execution in key projects
- Acts as an ambassador for Wiltshire Farm Foods, building effective working relationships and networks