There is no other business quite like ours, we think this is a special place to work, even if we do say so ourselves!

We have been making life taste better since 1908. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix, coffee and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products everyone loves.

Our Out of Home business delivers a comprehensive soft drinks solution for customers operating within leisure, catering and hospitality. We offer the widest range of post-mix brands, frozen drinks and coffee, giving customers the right product for their own customers. With our national distribution network and full service capability for supply, installation and equipment maintenance, we provide a complete and credible drinks offer!

At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are.

It is our team of talented people that make us. We are actively looking for difference and we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive, which is why we are looking for the right individual, to join and develop with us.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Out Of Home team. This role covers Liverpool, Northwales, Southport, some of the postcodes are PR, L, LL.

The purpose of this role is that you will act as a direct point of contact for our customer base in the licensed, hospitality and leisure industry within the territory; ensuring that existing customer needs are met and viable new business opportunities are created. This role is vital in its customer facing position, working with the Regional Sales Manager to ensure sales and territory growth across our Post Mix, Frozen and Coffee ranges

About the job:

• Identify, target and develop new business opportunities within your allocated territory
• Liaise with customer decision makers and act as key point of contact
• Communicate promotions and key product features to clients
• Keep track of deadlines and ensure all work is completed in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Manager to ensure sales growth
• Assist in the reporting, analysis and evaluation of promotional campaigns
• Establish professional and value-adding relationships with internal stakeholders and departments
• Support innovation and encourage new ways of doing things to develop new business
• Set clear aims and objectives to help develop yourself and the business
• Ensure new business is viable and monitor existing accounts with a focus on business Brand Contribution
• Resolve customer issues or escalate issues to the appropriate department/Regional Manager as needed
• Visit existing customers to ensure our POS and merchandise is fit for purpose and customer support is delivered
• Work with the Operations Team to ensure customer SLA’s are maintained and new installations undertake

What You will need:

• Established sales professional
• Experience managing accounts within the on-trade/leisure/hospitality sector
• Experience in a territory based sales role
• Full UK Driving License

About you:

• Sales and commercial
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent people skills – good at building lasting relationships
• Financially competent and analytical
• Resourceful with good problem solving skills
• Computer literate, MS Office

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to the following; these are just some of the benefits;

• 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
• Private medical cover
• Your birthday off work
• 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose)
• A generous pension scheme
• Annual Bonus

Join us and #findyourdifferent

While our people tell us Nichols plc is a great place to work, we know we can do more. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.

We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.

Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.