Business Development Partner (BDP)Independent Business Development Opportunity (Self-employed)
Location: United Kingdom (Work within your local area)
Opportunity Type: Self-employed | Independent Business Development Partner
About Freepods
Freepods is expanding its Information Partner Programme across the United Kingdom.
We are looking for motivated individuals to work with us as Independent Business Development Partners (BDPs), helping introduce suitable independent retailers to our Information Partner Programme.
This is an independent business opportunity, not an employed position.
Business Development Partners operate independently and work in accordance with the Business Development Partner Agreement.
What You’ll Do
As a Business Development Partner, your role is to identify suitable retail businesses in your local area and introduce them to the Freepods Information Partner Programme.
Your responsibilities include:
- Visiting independent retailers within your local area.
- Introducing the Freepods Information Partner Programme.
- Explaining the partnership using company-approved materials.
- Assisting retailers with the partner application process.
- Submitting completed applications to Freepods.
- Installing company-approved QR codes and display materials where required.
- Recording completed visits and submitting the required photographs and information.
- Maintaining professional standards throughout all retailer interactions.
This Opportunity Is Not About Selling Products
Business Development Partners are not authorised to:
- Sell products.
- Collect payments from customers.
- Handle customer service enquiries.
- Provide health cessation advice.
- Make promises regarding prices or future promotions.
- Create their own marketing materials.
Who We’re Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy meeting business owners and building professional relationships.
Experience in any of the following would be an advantage:
- Business Development
- Field Sales
- Retail Partnerships
- Account Management
- Brand Representation
- Convenience Retail
- FMCG
- Hospitality
- Customer-facing roles
Requirements
Applicants should:
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be confident working independently.
- Be organised and self-motivated.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have access to a smartphone for submitting reports and photographs.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (preferred but not essential).
Earnings
This is a performance-based business opportunity.
Business Development Partners receive payment for each successfully completed and company-approved Information Partner onboarding in accordance with the Business Development Partner Agreement.
High-performing Business Development Partners may also be eligible for additional performance incentives under the company’s Business Development Incentive Programme.
Working Area
Business Development Partners generally work within their own local area.
As this is an independent business opportunity, you are responsible for planning your own working schedule while following company procedures and avoiding duplicate partner registrations.
What Freepods Provides
- Initial onboarding and induction.
- Company-approved partnership materials.
- Official QR codes and display materials.
- Operational support from the Business Development Team.
- Ongoing partnership opportunities.
- Performance incentive programmes.
Important Information
This opportunity is offered on a self-employed, independent business basis.
Business Development Partners are not employees, workers or agents of Freepods.
The relationship between Freepods and each Business Development Partner is governed by the Business Development Partner Agreement.
Apply Now
If you’re looking for a flexible opportunity to build business relationships within your local community and would like to work with Freepods as an Independent Business Development Partner, we would love to hear from you.
Application question(s):
- 1. Do you have experience visiting or developing retail businesses?
- Yes / No
2. Are you comfortable working on a self-employed, performance-based basis?
3. Do you have access to your own transport for visiting businesses?
Work Location: On the road
