Business Development Lead – Confectionery (UK)
11 hours ago
Sheffield
Business Development Lead – Confectionery (UK) Origination | Retail & Private Label | Market Expansion Opportunity An established and fast-growing international confectionery manufacturer, exporting to over 55 countries, is entering the UK market. We are looking for a commercially driven professional with established retail and private label connections to lead UK business origination — opening doors, securing listings, and winning private label contracts. This role is suited to someone entrepreneurial, high-energy, outcomes-focused, and motivated by high commission upside, not a fixed salary. You Will • Use your existing network of confectionery buyers and sourcing teams to introduce our capabilities to retailers, wholesalers, importers, and distributors., • Secure branded listings, private label tenders, and trial volumes across grocery, discounters, convenience and wholesale channels., • Lead the full opportunity journey — introductions, sample evaluations, pricing, contract discussions and go-to-market readiness., • Build and maintain strong long-term buyer relationships and category credibility. Profile • Existing network with UK confectionery buyers (Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Bestway, B&M, Nisa, convenience groups etc)., • Experience with both branded listings and private label negotiations., • Proven track record of initiating conversations and converting them into commercial deals., • Entrepreneurial mindset — prefers ownership, lean setup, and rewards linked to performance., • Self-starter, results-driven, commercially smart. We Offer • High commission-based earnings with uncapped potential, • Fixed retainer, • Ownership of origination roadmap, • Remote working and/or part-time options available Success Looks Like ✔ First UK retail listings and distributor agreements activated ✔ Private label tender secured with volume commitments ✔ Active negotiations across multiple channels ✔ Commercial traction within first 12 months