Senior Business Development Manager in Chiswick, United Kingdom

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you possess the confidence to eloquently express business requirements and are unafraid to challenge both internal and external senior figures. The prospect of expanding the category on a global scale excites you. Your role involves merging business development and general management at a senior level to ensure the needs of the Customer, Partner, and Business are all satisfied. This position aims to achieve results through both direct and indirect reports, fostering cooperative business practices with diverse teams. You must have the ability to influence individuals across different functions and cultures.

You have no interest in mere sales or working in isolation. This role goes beyond traditional business development, requiring you to offer innovative solutions and embrace challenges that promote personal growth and development. Collaboration with multiple business functions and external partners will be essential.

To thrive in this role, you must be self-assured in expressing business requirements and willing to challenge internal and external senior stakeholders. As the Senior Business Development Manager, you will oversee a crucial business partnership with Arla concerning RTD Coffee in the MENA region and new & emerging markets. Your duties will involve enhancing Starbucks’ presence, sales, and profits throughout the region.

In your capacity as the next Senior Business Development Manager, you will play a vital role in upholding and expanding the strategic partnership for the RTD vertical. Leading a team and working closely with various functions to achieve mutually beneficial objectives with our business partner will also be part of your responsibilities.

The Key Requirements…

• A broad and deep understanding of the current and future needs of the CPG consumer and customer, in the RTD category in the retail environment

• Strong commercial and practical sensibility

• Experience analysing consumer base, competitive market and customer base data.

Embarking on a journey with Starbucks means stepping into a world of transformation, where navigating uncertainty is crucial. The path ahead in this role is yours to shape, offering the chance to leave a lasting impact on the entire organisation right from the start.

Here at Starbucks, our mission is to cultivate the boundless potential of human connections through every sip, conversation, and community engagement. As a globally renowned coffee company with a rich tapestry of history and diversity, our aim is to sustain our continuous expansion worldwide.

Starbucks is dedicated to nurturing human relationships and is renowned for its unwavering commitment to diversity. Operating on a global scale with a varied partner network, we view everyone as a partner, not just an employee.

This is an invitation for individuals to join a company celebrated for its illustrious past, expertise in coffee, and dedication to fostering human connections. People choose to remain with us because of the supportive atmosphere we cultivate and our steadfast dedication to diversity. We are a preferred employer due to our storied legacy and unwavering focus on nurturing human bonds.

The Benefits and Perks…

• 30% Starbucks Instore discount

• Private Medical Insurance

• Free weekly coffee bag, VIA instants or Nespresso Pods

• Flexible Working

• Company Pension

• Great transport links – Gunnersbury or Chiswick tube stations. Limited free parking

The Next Step…

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the role and is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties that may be required. Management reserves the right to amend the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder as dictated by business requirements.

Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce . All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression.

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