Business Development Representative Software Sales £35,000 - £40,000 basic plus OTE circa £50K Hybrid/Remote, 1-2 days in the office per month. Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS solutions provider operating across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, food / beverage and hospitality. This role is heavily focused on lead generation (approximately 75%), with the remaining 25% dedicated to nurturing and following up on existing and marketing-qualified leads. You will work very closely with both the Marketing function and the Sales Director, playing a pivotal role in building and qualifying a strong sales pipeline. This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a SaaS environment who thrive in high-engagement, target-driven roles and enjoy initiating conversations with prospective customers. Business Development Representative Key Responsibilities: Proactively generate new sales opportunities through outbound calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and digital channels Research and identify target accounts and key decision-makers within defined industries Execute outbound campaigns aligned with marketing initiatives and sales strategy Book high-quality discovery meetings for the sales team Engage with inbound and marketing-generated leads to assess suitability and intent Qualify prospects based on key criteria (industry fit, business challenges, budget awareness, timeline, stakeholders) Nurture early-stage opportunities and progress them to Sales Qualified Leads Maintain accurate CRM records and activity tracking Work closely with Marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness Partner with the Sales Director to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities Contribute to refining messaging, qualification frameworks, and outbound approaches Track and report on activity levels, pipeline contribution, and conversion metrics Share market insights, competitor intelligence, and customer feedback with senior stakeholders Business Development Representative Key Skills and Experience: Background in B2B SaaS or similar software sales roles. Knowledge of ERP and/or WMS systems advantageous. Previous experience in roles such as Inside Sales, Business Development, Telesales, SDR, or Account Manager Strong experience generating leads via outbound prospecting Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers Highly organised, proactive, and resilient in a target-driven environment Proven ability to work closely with both sales and marketing teams Experience using HubSpot CRM Benefits: Competitive annual leave, including your birthday off. Critical Illness and Death in Service cover. Pension Scheme eligible to join from day 1. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Mental Health First Aiders and a proactive approach to a positive workplace. Flu vaccinations Opportunities for professional growth and development
May 23, 2026
Full time
Business Development Representative Software Sales £35,000 - £40,000 basic plus OTE circa £50K Hybrid/Remote, 1-2 days in the office per month. Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS solutions provider operating across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, food / beverage and hospitality. This role is heavily focused on lead generation (approximately 75%), with the remaining 25% dedicated to nurturing and following up on existing and marketing-qualified leads. You will work very closely with both the Marketing function and the Sales Director, playing a pivotal role in building and qualifying a strong sales pipeline. This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a SaaS environment who thrive in high-engagement, target-driven roles and enjoy initiating conversations with prospective customers. Business Development Representative Key Responsibilities: Proactively generate new sales opportunities through outbound calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and digital channels Research and identify target accounts and key decision-makers within defined industries Execute outbound campaigns aligned with marketing initiatives and sales strategy Book high-quality discovery meetings for the sales team Engage with inbound and marketing-generated leads to assess suitability and intent Qualify prospects based on key criteria (industry fit, business challenges, budget awareness, timeline, stakeholders) Nurture early-stage opportunities and progress them to Sales Qualified Leads Maintain accurate CRM records and activity tracking Work closely with Marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness Partner with the Sales Director to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities Contribute to refining messaging, qualification frameworks, and outbound approaches Track and report on activity levels, pipeline contribution, and conversion metrics Share market insights, competitor intelligence, and customer feedback with senior stakeholders Business Development Representative Key Skills and Experience: Background in B2B SaaS or similar software sales roles. Knowledge of ERP and/or WMS systems advantageous. Previous experience in roles such as Inside Sales, Business Development, Telesales, SDR, or Account Manager Strong experience generating leads via outbound prospecting Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers Highly organised, proactive, and resilient in a target-driven environment Proven ability to work closely with both sales and marketing teams Experience using HubSpot CRM Benefits: Competitive annual leave, including your birthday off. Critical Illness and Death in Service cover. Pension Scheme eligible to join from day 1. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Mental Health First Aiders and a proactive approach to a positive workplace. Flu vaccinations Opportunities for professional growth and development
Business Development Representative - Software Sales £35,000 - £40,000 basic plus OTE circa £50K Hybrid/Remote, 1-2 days in the office per month. Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS solutions provider operating across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, food / beverage and hospitality. This role is heavilyfocused on lead generation (approximately 75%), with the remaining 25% dedicated to nurturing and following up on existing and marketing-qualified leads. You will work very closely with both the Marketing function and the Sales Director, playing a pivotal role in building and qualifying a strong sales pipeline. This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a SaaS environment who thrive in high-engagement, target-driven roles and enjoy initiating conversations with prospective customers. Business Development Representative Key Responsibilities: Proactively generate new sales opportunities through outbound calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and digital channels Research and identify target accounts and key decision-makers within defined industries Execute outbound campaigns aligned with marketing initiatives and sales strategy Book high-quality discovery meetings for the sales team Engage with inbound and marketing-generated leads to assess suitability and intent Qualify prospects based on key criteria (industry fit, business challenges, budget awareness, timeline, stakeholders) Nurture early-stage opportunities and progress them to Sales Qualified Leads Maintain accurate CRM records and activity tracking Work closely with Marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness Partner with the Sales Director to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities Contribute to refining messaging, qualification frameworks, and outbound approaches Track and report on activity levels, pipeline contribution, and conversion metrics Share market insights, competitor intelligence, and customer feedback with senior stakeholders Business Development Representative Key Skills and Experience: Background in B2B SaaS or similar software sales roles. Knowledge of ERP and/or WMS systems advantageous. Previous experience in roles such as Inside Sales, Business Development, Telesales, SDR, or Account Manager Strong experience generating leads via outbound prospecting Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers Highly organised, proactive, and resilient in a target-driven environment Proven ability to work closely with both sales and marketing teams Experience using HubSpot CRM Benefits: Competitive annual leave, including your birthday off. Critical Illness and Death in Service cover. Pension Scheme eligible to join from day 1. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Mental Health First Aiders and a proactive approach to a positive workplace. Flu vaccinations Opportunities for professional growth and development
May 18, 2026
Full time
Business Development Representative - Software Sales £35,000 - £40,000 basic plus OTE circa £50K Hybrid/Remote, 1-2 days in the office per month. Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS solutions provider operating across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, food / beverage and hospitality. This role is heavilyfocused on lead generation (approximately 75%), with the remaining 25% dedicated to nurturing and following up on existing and marketing-qualified leads. You will work very closely with both the Marketing function and the Sales Director, playing a pivotal role in building and qualifying a strong sales pipeline. This opportunity is ideal for candidates from a SaaS environment who thrive in high-engagement, target-driven roles and enjoy initiating conversations with prospective customers. Business Development Representative Key Responsibilities: Proactively generate new sales opportunities through outbound calling, email campaigns, LinkedIn, and digital channels Research and identify target accounts and key decision-makers within defined industries Execute outbound campaigns aligned with marketing initiatives and sales strategy Book high-quality discovery meetings for the sales team Engage with inbound and marketing-generated leads to assess suitability and intent Qualify prospects based on key criteria (industry fit, business challenges, budget awareness, timeline, stakeholders) Nurture early-stage opportunities and progress them to Sales Qualified Leads Maintain accurate CRM records and activity tracking Work closely with Marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and campaign effectiveness Partner with the Sales Director to ensure smooth handover of qualified opportunities Contribute to refining messaging, qualification frameworks, and outbound approaches Track and report on activity levels, pipeline contribution, and conversion metrics Share market insights, competitor intelligence, and customer feedback with senior stakeholders Business Development Representative Key Skills and Experience: Background in B2B SaaS or similar software sales roles. Knowledge of ERP and/or WMS systems advantageous. Previous experience in roles such as Inside Sales, Business Development, Telesales, SDR, or Account Manager Strong experience generating leads via outbound prospecting Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers Highly organised, proactive, and resilient in a target-driven environment Proven ability to work closely with both sales and marketing teams Experience using HubSpot CRM Benefits: Competitive annual leave, including your birthday off. Critical Illness and Death in Service cover. Pension Scheme eligible to join from day 1. Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Mental Health First Aiders and a proactive approach to a positive workplace. Flu vaccinations Opportunities for professional growth and development
Senior Brand Manager - 12-Month FTC Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working - minimum 3 days on-site) Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Sector: FMCG / Food & Beverage Are you a highly collaborative Senior Brand Manager with a passion for innovation, consumer-centricity, and a record of full accountability of building a strong innovation pipeline? A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Brand Manager to join this manufacturing business on a 12-month FTC basis. It offers the chance to re-launch a key product range, drive growth in the protein drinks segment, and build an innovation pipeline aligned with the dynamic "on-the-go" breakfast occasion. You will be responsible for delivering the full brand plan - from strategy to execution - ensuring strong brand performance, effective budget control, and cross-functional alignment across the business. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the re-launch and execution of a breakfast drinks brand, building a robust 'on the go' innovation pipeline. - Drive growth in the protein drinks category through targeted marketing plans, consumer-led campaigns, and innovation. - Build a 24-month innovation pipeline grounded in insight and category trends, working with NPD and cross-functional teams from concept to launch. - Design, implement, and measure a 12-18-month brand plan to achieve KPIs and brand growth targets. - Full accountability for brand budget allocation, monitoring and control, ensuring resources are maximised and ROI is delivered. - Collaborate closely with Category, Sales, Finance, NPD, and Operations to align strategy and delivery. - Act as the face of the brand with key retail partners, presenting innovation plans, marketing campaigns, and performance updates. - Lead the execution of integrated campaigns across digital, PR, shopper, and experiential channels. About You: You're a confident and collaborative marketer with strong commercial acumen, a passion for consumer trends, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver real business results. You bring: - Proven experience in a brand management role within food / beverage industry. - A strong track record of product re-launches, innovation delivery, and performance management. - Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical capability - able to interpret data, generate insights, and turn them into actionable plans. - Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on - this is a role where you'll own the end-to-end brand journey. - Integrity - dealing with others in an honest manner, take accountability for actions, supporting company values and maintaining confidentiality. What's on Offer: - High-impact, strategic role on a brand with strong growth ambitions - Opportunity to own full brand responsibility and lead a major product re-launch - Hybrid working with a collaborative, cross-functional team - Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a visible difference in 12 months If you're a brand leader ready to hit the ground running and make your mark in a dynamic and growing category, we'd love to hear from you. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Senior Brand Manager - 12-Month FTC Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working - minimum 3 days on-site) Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Sector: FMCG / Food & Beverage Are you a highly collaborative Senior Brand Manager with a passion for innovation, consumer-centricity, and a record of full accountability of building a strong innovation pipeline? A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Brand Manager to join this manufacturing business on a 12-month FTC basis. It offers the chance to re-launch a key product range, drive growth in the protein drinks segment, and build an innovation pipeline aligned with the dynamic "on-the-go" breakfast occasion. You will be responsible for delivering the full brand plan - from strategy to execution - ensuring strong brand performance, effective budget control, and cross-functional alignment across the business. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the re-launch and execution of a breakfast drinks brand, building a robust 'on the go' innovation pipeline. - Drive growth in the protein drinks category through targeted marketing plans, consumer-led campaigns, and innovation. - Build a 24-month innovation pipeline grounded in insight and category trends, working with NPD and cross-functional teams from concept to launch. - Design, implement, and measure a 12-18-month brand plan to achieve KPIs and brand growth targets. - Full accountability for brand budget allocation, monitoring and control, ensuring resources are maximised and ROI is delivered. - Collaborate closely with Category, Sales, Finance, NPD, and Operations to align strategy and delivery. - Act as the face of the brand with key retail partners, presenting innovation plans, marketing campaigns, and performance updates. - Lead the execution of integrated campaigns across digital, PR, shopper, and experiential channels. About You: You're a confident and collaborative marketer with strong commercial acumen, a passion for consumer trends, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver real business results. You bring: - Proven experience in a brand management role within food / beverage industry. - A strong track record of product re-launches, innovation delivery, and performance management. - Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical capability - able to interpret data, generate insights, and turn them into actionable plans. - Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on - this is a role where you'll own the end-to-end brand journey. - Integrity - dealing with others in an honest manner, take accountability for actions, supporting company values and maintaining confidentiality. What's on Offer: - High-impact, strategic role on a brand with strong growth ambitions - Opportunity to own full brand responsibility and lead a major product re-launch - Hybrid working with a collaborative, cross-functional team - Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a visible difference in 12 months If you're a brand leader ready to hit the ground running and make your mark in a dynamic and growing category, we'd love to hear from you. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)
