Business Development Executive - THG Manufacturing

THG Nutrition & Wellness: 

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. We break conventions, we’re a force for good, and we keep it real. These are the values that drive us through every day. 

Everything we do is done in-house, from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics. This means we’re perfectly positioned to deliver to our vision and keep our place at the top of a fast-moving, global industry.  

It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we’re always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition & Wellness movement forward. 

Job Title: Business Development Executive – Ingredients & Flavours Sector

Reports To: Head of Sales - THG Manufacturing 

Location: ICON, Manchester HQ, Claremont Ingredients, David Berrymans 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive to join THG Manufacturing in the Ingredients & Flavours sector. This role can be based at Claremont Ingredients, David Berrymans / Remote. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and driving sales growth for our ingredient and flavour solutions across various industries, such as Food, Beverages, Dairy, or Bakery. 

Key Responsibilities:

Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities within the ingredients and flavours industry.

•  Develop and execute strategies to attract new clients and expand market reach.

•  Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, understanding their requirements and offering tailored solutions.

• Collaborate with technical and marketing teams to present and promote ingredient and flavour solutions to clients.

• : Manage the sales process from prospecting to closing, ensuring revenue growth and achieving sales targets.

• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with NPD, supply chain, and production teams to ensure timely product delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Reporting & Forecasting: Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and market insights for management review.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all business transactions comply with company policies, industry regulations, and customer requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management within the ingredients, flavours, or food additives industry.

• Understanding of food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industry trends and regulatory requirements.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office Suite.

• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to achieving sales targets.

• Willingness to travel for client meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

Benefits:

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service