About the job
Job Title: Business Development Representative
Location: Field based - Harrogate
Contract and working pattern: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Base salary: £26,500 - £27,800
Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None? Let's Grow!!!
AG Barr is a prominent name in the UK soft drinks industry, boasting iconic brands such as IRN-BRU, Rubicon, Boost, and FUNKIN. With over 150 years of experience, we have nurtured remarkable brands while prioritizing a responsible business approach that values diversity, community, and environmental stewardship.
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and results-oriented Business Development Representative (BDR) to represent our brands within a dedicated territory. This field-based sales position is crucial for driving growth in the important Symbols & Independents (S&I) retail sector. As part of a collaborative territory team, your ability to work in unison to achieve collective goals will be instrumental to our success.
What we’re looking for…
As a BDR, you will play a pivotal role in the National Field Sales Team, taking on the responsibility of supporting and expanding our presence in a defined portfolio of Impulse outlets. Your efforts will be guided by our core principles: GAIN, RETAIN, MAXIMISE.
Sales & Growth Execution
- Proactive Distribution: Actively pursue the distribution and availability of AG Barr’s core brand range, educating retailers on our Hero, Core, and More brands to boost sales.
- Target Delivery: Achieve sales KPIs consistently, including growth in market share, display placements, availability, and overall scorecard improvements, utilizing data to track performance and showcase growth.
- Energy Focus: Contribute significantly to our ongoing Energy Portfolio distribution plan, tapping into this high-growth sector.
Category Expertise & Partnership
- Build Lasting Relationships: Be a personable and relatable partner, quickly establishing rapport to secure customer commitment and confidently present our brands.
- Trusted Advisor: Leverage your market insights to educate retailers, providing support with re-merchandising to maximize sales for both the retailer and AG Barr.
- Execution with Excellence: Communicate brand plans with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring our brands are accurately represented at the point of purchase through impactful Point of Sale (POS) materials.
Field Operations & Collaboration
- Flawless Organisation: Maintain excellent time management, effective route planning, and meet call targets to maximize your day while ensuring all POS materials are organized for each visit.
- Team Collaboration: Function as a key member of a broader territory team, showcasing a collaborative spirit to achieve shared objectives.
