Do you want to turn your people skills into a new career? Looking for your first field-based role or a change of direction in your career? Join CPM now as a Business Development Executive representing JTI's Reduced Risk Product: Ploom! Increase the visibility of this fantastic, innovative product within the independent, grocery and convenience channel and be rewarded with a salary up to £29k depending on experience, bonus (STC) and company car.
We welcome applications from people who have worked in target led customer service roles, membership sales in a gym or in a target driven hospitality environment. You could also have worked in a field sales executive or field sales advisor role, or in face to face business development role, either B2C or B2B.
Ideal location: South West London, United Kingdom, SW18
Territory covering: Wimbledon, Putney, Brixton, and surrounding areas
A full driving licence is essential for this job.
What will you be doing in this Business Development Executive role?
As a Business Development Executive representing JTI, one of the UK's leading brands, you will be calling into a variety of retail stores to start conversations with decision makers about the Ploom product, building relationships with potential clients, and growing the presence of JTI in the convenience channel.
JTI Ploom is a heated tobacco product on the market and it's your role to educate your clients on this product, secure siting in store sales, and promote it in-store. You will act as a true brand ambassador of JTI Ploom and provide in-store training and targeted support initiatives.
Your typical day as a Business Development Executive for JTI:
- Increasing the distribution of Ploom to retailers in your area by initiating conversation with business owners.
- Learning about the competitor landscape and maintaining an excellent knowledge of the Ploom product to win market share.
- Maximising product availability and ensuring brand standards are maintained.
- Daily reporting on product performance, pricing, and other relevant market intelligence.
You would enjoy this Business Development Executive job if you:
- Enjoy having control over your workload and have great organization and planning skills.
- Can build relationships quickly.
- Like to work in an ever-changing environment.
- Enjoy the challenge of managing your own territory.
Why work for us as a Business Development Executive:
- Great package offered up to £29k plus bonus
- Flexible hours -37.5 hours Monday to Friday
- 28 days holiday
- Company Car
- Company pension scheme -3% employer contributions
- Tablet & mobile phone
- Once you pass probation you will be eligible for additional perks; e.g. Family Attractions, Travel and Subsidised Gym Membership.
You will be given access to excellent training and development and the support of your manager. CPM is Gold Investors in People accredited, and we are passionate about giving our people the opportunities and training to grow both themselves and their careers.
CPM is an equal opportunities employer, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities. We work in a collaborative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.
