Careers Centre - REL Field Marketing

Business Development Manager

Winnersh
ID
2025-14219
Pay Class
Full Time
Recruiter
Shannon Davies

What's the role about?

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New Business Account Manager

 

Are you a natural hunter who knows how to open doors - but also a capable farmer who can grow and nurture long-term accounts?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your pipeline, performance, and success are truly in your hands?

If so, we want to talk to you!

 

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000 to £45,000 per annum plus bonus opportunity + Company Car or Car Allowance

Working: 35hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Hybrid work from home, 2 days per week in our Winnersh Head Office (RG41)

 

We're looking for a New Business Account Manager who's passionate about growth - both their own and the company's. You'll be the driving force behind new opportunities, building a strong pipeline, developing lasting relationships, and delivering results. This is the perfect role for someone who loves autonomy, and wants to see a real impact from their work.


What you'll be doing

  • Hunting for new business and proactively identifying high-value opportunities
  • Farming and nurturing existing client relationships to maximise retention and upsell potential
  • Building, managing, and maintaining a strong, healthy sales pipeline
  • Creating tailored sales strategies to consistently hit - and exceed - targets
  • Working closely with internal teams to deliver first-class solutions for clients
  • Representing the brand at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings
  • Crafting compelling presentations and written responses to formal client briefs, RFIs, and RFQs.  
  • Developing comprehensive financial proposals, including the creation of detailed P&Ls and budget models.
  • Building a robust and healthy sales pipeline and diligently managing opportunities within our CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics).

Why join us?

  • A supportive, forward-thinking team that celebrates ambition and innovation

  • Clear career progression opportunities and ongoing development support
  • Flexibility to work independently while being part of a collaborative team

  • A culture that rewards ownership, creativity, and a true hunter mindset

  • Social events throughout the year to help you connect with colleagues and have a great time while you're at it!
  • Annual leave: 24 days (increasing annually up to 29 days) + bank holidays
  • Benefits include: Medicash, enhanced pension, enhanced sick leave, life assurance, enhanced paternity leave, enhanced maternity leave & adoption leave
  • Other goodies: EV buying scheme, buy & sell holiday scheme, gym discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance program, Perkbox & Taste Card

What we are looking for

  • A self-starter with genuine hunter instincts and the ability to convert leads into long-term revenue
  • Strong network in FMCG that can be leveraged
  • Experience in Field Marketing
  • Experience in working across multiple projects at one time
  • Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills
  • A confident, driven personality who thrives with autonomy and takes initiative
  • Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by achieving - and beating - targets

If you’re ready to take control of your success and thrive in a role where initiative, energy, and drive are everything - we want to hear from you.

 

Apply now and show us what you bring to the hunt!


More about us...

 

RELUK AWARDS 01.04.2025

 

At REL Field Marketing, our colleagues are valued, supported, and set up for success by empowering them with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel in a dynamic environment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate individuality.

 

Awards

We are an Award-Winning Workplace! We’re proud to be recognised as one of UK & Europe’s Best Workplaces™ every year since 2015, with additional accolades:

  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (since 2018)
  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing (since 2022)
  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Development (since 2024)
  • UK’s Best Workplaces™ in Consulting & Professional Services (2023)
  • Happiest Workplace Award (WorkL, 2023)

We’re also the most awarded agency in our industry, with multiple FMBE awards (our industry awards) and more Agency of the Year titles than any competitor.

 

Sustainability

Looking for a company committed to a Sustainable Future? Our environmental achievements include...

  • Ecovadis – Silver Award
  • ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 Certifications
  • Cyber Essentials Accreditation
  • Partnership with Oblong Trees

Ready to join a workplace where your talents are recognised, your growth is supported, and your success is celebrated? Join us!

 

 

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