Business Development Manager – Management Trainee (FMCG)

Accelerate Your Trajectory to Executive Leadership

Are you an ambitious commercial strategist with a track record of driving revenue and leading high-performing teams in the FMCG sector? We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our fast-track Management Trainee program—an accelerated pathway designed to prepare top-tier talent for senior executive roles within the organization.

In this role, you will spearhead new business acquisition, expand our market footprint, and lead sales/BD teams, all while working closely with key leadership to prepare for C-suite placement.

• FMCG Client Acquisition & Pitching: Proactively target, pitch, and secure new business accounts among FMCG brand managers and trade leads, offering customized BTL (below-the-line), experiential marketing, and shopper activation solutions.
• Strategic Campaign Development: Partner with internal strategy, creative, and field operations teams to design high-impact activation proposals, in-store campaigns, sampling programs, and nationwide consumer engagement strategies.
• Account Portfolio Growth: Build and nurture executive-level relationships across FMCG client accounts, driving repeat business, contract renewals, and expanded service scopes.
• Team Leadership & Performance: Direct, coach, and mentor a high-performing business development and campaign team, ensuring consistent achievement of revenue targets and flawless proposal delivery.
• Commercial & Profitability Oversight: Manage campaign costing, project margins, and pricing models to optimize agency profitability while delivering superior ROI for FMCG clients.
• Executive Leadership Pipeline: Work closely with C-suite leadership on agency expansion initiatives, market positioning, and operational strategies as part of your fast-track management trainee development.

Requirements & Qualifications

• FMCG Industry Experience: Demonstrated background in business development, key account management, or B2B sales within Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.
• Proven Leadership Capability: Track record of managing, directing, or mentoring teams toward measurable commercial results.
• Strong Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of market dynamics, trade channels, distributor networks, and complex contract negotiations.
• Strategic & Action-Oriented Mindset: Proactive problem solver with high emotional intelligence and the agility to navigate fast-paced commercial environments.
• Executive Ambition: A clear desire to progress rapidly into executive management based on performance and delivery.