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AG Barr

Business Development Representative

2d

AG Barr

Bournemouth, GB · Full-time · £26,500 – £27,800

About this role

AG Barr seeks an ambitious Business Development Representative to serve as the face of iconic brands across the South Coast territory. The role focuses on driving growth in the Symbols and Independents retail sector through proactive distribution and availability efforts. This field sales position operates within a collaborative territory team structure.

In daily operations you will pursue distribution targets while educating retailers on Hero Core and More brands to boost sales performance. You will achieve KPIs around market share growth display placement and availability using data to demonstrate results. Energy portfolio distribution forms a key part of frontline execution in this high-growth area.

Building lasting relationships remains central as you act as a trusted advisor offering market insight and re-merchandising support to retailers. Flawless organisation ensures effective route planning and call targets while maintaining all point of sale materials for each visit. Collaboration with the broader team supports shared goals and market intelligence sharing.

This position offers the chance to develop category expertise and deliver brand plans with exceptional attention to detail at the point of purchase. Success comes from self-motivation resilience and the ability to communicate with conviction in customer-focused environments. The role provides a platform to exceed targets while representing a responsible business with over 150 years of heritage.

Requirements

  • Proactive initiative and self-motivation as a self-starter who thrives unsupervised
  • Resilience and confidence to bounce back from rejection
  • Exceptional communication and relatability to build rapport quickly
  • Ability to present brands with confidence
  • Experience in customer-focused roles from hospitality retail or sales

Responsibilities

  • Pursue proactive distribution and availability of the AG Barr core brand range
  • Achieve sales KPIs including market share growth display placement and availability
  • Deliver Energy Portfolio distribution plan in the high-growth sector
  • Build lasting relationships with customers to secure commitment
  • Educate retailers with market insight and re-merchandising support
  • Execute brand plans ensuring impactful Point of Sale materials
  • Maintain excellent time management and route planning to meet call targets
  • Collaborate as part of territory team to share market intelligence