Business Development Manager
New Year. New Territory. New Wins.
Are you sitting at your desk wondering if 2026 is the year you finally make your move? If you are a sales professional with a talent for influencing and a hunger for growth, don’t just make a resolution - make a career change.
Powerforce is offering you the chance to step into a Business Development Manager role representing Nestlé, one of the world’s most iconic FMCG brands. This isn't just about maintaining a territory; it’s about taking total ownership of the Wholesale channel across (location) and starting the year with a world-class team behind you.
Your 2026 Roadmap: What You’ll Be Achieving
As a full time, permanent Business Development Manager covering Belfast, you are the face of Nestlé within the wholesale environment. Your mission is to ensure that when a customer walks into a depot, Nestlé brands are front, center, and impossible to miss.
- Strategic Relationship Building - You won't just be visiting depots; you’ll be becoming a trusted advisor to Depot Managers and key stakeholders, ensuring Nestlé is their first thought for every promotion.
- Data-Driven Influence - Use sophisticated insights and sales data to spot gaps in the market. You’ll pitch, negotiate, and close agreements that drive product availability and visibility.
- Mastering the "Big Win" - From executing high-energy activation days and trade events to securing secondary displays for New Product Development (NPD), you’ll be responsible for making a measurable impact on the bottom line.
- Creative Execution - It’s not just about the sale; it’s about the "look." You’ll audit compliance, set up stunning displays, and report your results with "before and after" showcases that highlight your success to the wider business.
Why This is the Refresh You Need
We know that a "New Year" career move needs to offer more than just a new title. At Powerforce, we provide a culture where your hard work is actually noticed.
- The Powerforce Culture - You’ll be part of a team that celebrates every win, offers a supportive community, and genuinely rewards performance.
- Growth & Progression - We provide full training and a clear career ladder within Powerforce to ensure that you can hit a whole new level of professional development.
With A Package That Delivers:
- Financials - Competitive £28k-£30.5k base + a performance bonus of up to 20%
- The Tools - A company car to help you dominate your territory
- Lifestyle & Wellbeing - 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Medicash, Enhanced Pension, Life Insurance, and the Cycle to Work scheme
- Perks - Access to Perkbox and a Taste Card for those well-deserved meals out!
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who is ready to hit the ground running in January. You should be:
- A Master Communicator - Someone who can walk into a depot and command the room with confidence and professional charm
- Sales-Savvy - Ideally, you have experience in FMCG, wholesale, or retail, but more importantly, you have a "closer" mindset
- Resilient & Target-Driven - You don’t back down from a challenge; you find a way around it
- Mobile - A full UK driving license (held for at least 12 months) is essential to manage your territory
Ready to Bag Your New Role?
The New Year rush is real, and we expect a high volume of ambitious applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so if you’re ready to trade your current routine for a high-octane management career with Nestlé Wholesale, apply today.
More about us...:
At Powerforce, our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to fostering a fantastic culture and creating an incredible workplace environment. Our ongoing success is a direct result of the outstanding results we consistently achieve and the deep, enduring relationships we've built with our valued customers.
At the core of our approach are our guiding IMPACT values: Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at heart, Accountability, Customer-centricity, and Teamwork. These principles drive us forward and shape our interactions every day. Powerforce is committed to providing talented and ambitious individuals with the opportunity to showcase their abilities in a competitive and dynamic marketplace.
We're delighted to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for the last 7 years and have recently climbed to 5th place in the UK rankings for Large Organisations based on feedback directly from our employees.
We're proud to be widely recognised as a top agency in our industry! Our shelves are filled with FMBE awards (our industry awards), highlighting our commitment to delivering exceptional work for our clients. With Agency of the Year and Team of the Year titles under our belt in 2 of the last 3 years, it's clear that our dedication shines through.
At Powerforce, creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace is our top priority. We strive to foster an environment where everyone feels safe and valued, allowing our colleagues to truly be themselves and thrive in their roles. While we acknowledge that we're not flawless, we're dedicated to continually enhancing our support for diversity within both our company and the communities we serve.
If you're seeking a company where you can be accepted for who you are, you've come to the right place. Join us today and become part of a team where individuality is celebrated! Apply now and let's start a journey together.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: On the road
