Business Development Executive

Jackson Hogg is seeking a full-time Business Development Executive for a leading food distributor in Peterlee, UK. This role involves building client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and promoting food products within a designated territory. Ideal for graduates passionate about sales, it offers career development and mentorship. A full UK driving licence is required for this field-based position, with a salary of £25,000 plus bonuses and a company car.
Business Development Executive – Food Distribution

Location: North East

Salary: £25,000 + Bonus + Company Car/Allowance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity for a Graduate to Launch Their Sales Career in the Food Industry.

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading food distributor that supplies high-quality products to retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice providers across the UK. They are looking for a Business Development Executive to join their dynamic team and help drive business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious graduate to gain hands-on experience in field sales while working with an established and respected company in the food industry.

The Role
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients while identifying new business opportunities.
• Visiting customers across an assigned territory, understanding their needs, and promoting a range of food products.
• Negotiating deals and working towards sales targets with the support of a dedicated team.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including marketing and supply chain, to ensure excellent customer service.
• What We’re Looking For
• Passion for sales and the food industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a willingness to learn.
• A full UK driving licence (as this is a field-based role).

What’s on Offer
• Full training and career development, including mentorship from industry experts.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Incentives and rewards for high performance.

If you’re eager to kickstart your sales career with a company that values its people and offers real opportunities for growth, we’d love to hear from you.