Customer Development Manager – Halifax & Skipton

About the role

The Customer Development Manager will be field‑based across Halifax and Skipton on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. Reporting to the Regional Controller, you will develop and implement strategic plans to grow Carlsberg Britvic’s market position and drive profitable volume in the assigned geography.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute customer plans to optimise total volume, net revenue and gross profit.
• Meet agreed business objectives for new and existing accounts by maximising profit, distribution and product throughput.
• Build and nurture relationships with customers, wholesalers and stakeholders, creating mutually beneficial business plans.
• Achieve profit and sales growth targets, increasing share, range and distribution in line with regional goals.
• Produce robust 1‑3 year account plans, including strategy, tactics and bottom‑up promotional programmes.
• Evaluate investment and promotional activity using Value Management principles and tools.
• Manage debt risk, cash flow and track customers through the My District system.
• Utilise FIT tools to generate plans that meet annual objectives.

Required profile

• Proven experience developing cross‑functional relationships that deliver results.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and value management across relevant channels.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to create mutually beneficial account plans.
• Enthusiasm for growing beverage brands and delivering high service levels.
• High level of accountability and ability to manage end‑to‑end processes from planning to invoice receipt.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with extensive benefits.
• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non‑alcoholic options.
• Private medical options and life assurance.
• Company bonus scheme and 24/7 GP services.
• Enhanced pension contribution and generous holiday (including bank holidays).
• Access to a range of high‑street discounts.