Business Development Manager
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Overview
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AFH Business Development Manager – Kraft Heinz
Location: East London, Essex, Brentwood, Basildon & surrounding areas.
Contract type: Permanent, full time position
Salary: Up to £35k per annum depending on experience plus a performance related bonus, company car & fuel card
About the Role
You will play a crucial role in expanding our presence within the HORECA channel. You will do this by:
- Visiting a diverse range of establishments, from fast food restaurants to pubs
- Identifying opportunities to increase brand distribution, selling products to suit back of house chefs and front of house consumers, ultimately driving sales of the Kraft Heinz portfolio
- Managing your own diary, effectively balancing the identifying & targeting of new prospects with visits to existing customers
- Great organization, time management, and a confident selling approach will be key to your success in this role, coupled with a growth mindset and resilience to develop from a new team into a high performing team
- Success will be measured through new customer sign-ups, incremental distribution points and orders placed
What’s in it for You?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer continuous support, fantastic perks, and excellent career development opportunities. Enjoy:
- No Weekend Working: 40 hours, Monday to Friday
- Generous Leave: 23 days paid holiday (pro rata) + public holidays (increases with length of service)
- Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
- Performance Bonus Potential
- Company Pension Scheme: 3% employer contributions
- Free Life Assurance: 3x annual salary
- Healthcare Benefits: Discounted private healthcare & Health Cash Plan
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme: Up to 5 additional days
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for physical, mental, and financial well-being
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced parental leave
- Employee Benefits Portal: Discounts from a wide range of retailers and more!
Who Are We Looking For?
- We seek confident, results-driven, and highly organized individuals who will thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- You should be a self-starter, capable of working independently and be confident in cold calling, pitching and closing.
- This role is all about relationships so demonstrating an ability to build rapport fast with good communication skills is key, as well as being able to problem solve and show agility when required.
- Experience in FMCG, Foodservice (AFH) or field sales within the AFH channel is a strong plus
Requirements
- Full UK manual driving license (with no more than 6 points or previous bans). All offers will be subject to a successful DVLA license check.
Taken from Avidity's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.
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Outsourced field sales teams, in-store brand advisors, short-term activations and EPOS sales analytics for consumer brands selling through UK and Irish shops, wholesalers and hospitality outlets.
Pay schedule: Salaried agency employees with a performance bonus, company car and fuel card on field roles, a pension with employer contributions, life assurance and discounted private healthcare; in-store advisors are paid by the hour plus uncapped commission or a pro-rata salary for part-time weekend hours.
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