Lead Vilgain's UK market entry by establishing B2B presence, shaping the go-to-market strategy, and driving impactful growth in a high-autonomy environment.
Vilgain is a premium European nutrition brand built on a Quality First philosophy. We combine clean ingredients, uncompromising nutritional profiles, and great taste to create a strong, trusted lovebrand. Following our success in Central Europe, we are accelerating our international expansion and are now looking for a high-caliber Business Development Manager to drive our growth in the UK market.
This is a high-impact, greenfield role. You will build Vilgain’s UK B2B presence from scratch, shape the go-to-market strategy, and have clear potential to grow into a senior leadership role as the region scales.
End-to-end market acquisition across key UK B2B channels: Retail, Distributors, E-commerce, and HORECA
Identification, negotiation, and closing of high-value commercial partnerships
Adaptation of the Vilgain value proposition to the UK market while protecting premium brand positioning
Acting as the main bridge between the UK market and global HQ, delivering data-driven insights on competitors, pricing, margins, and consumer trends
Full ownership of the commercial cycle from prospecting to contract signing, consistently delivering growth targets
Proven FMCG background, ideally within Food & Beverage
Strong understanding of the UK market, including commercial structures, negotiation dynamics, and buyer expectations
Existing network within UK retail, distribution, or foodservice is a strong advantage
Entrepreneurial, self-driven mindset with experience operating in a zero-to-one or scale-up environment
Excellent communication skills and professional fluency in English, with the confidence to negotiate at senior stakeholder level
Direct ownership of Vilgain’s UK market entry with visible business impact
Clean-label, high-quality product portfolio with strong differentiation and credibility
High autonomy, fast decision-making, and minimal bureaucracy, supported by a strong global B2B team
Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus, development budget, and long-term growth opportunities
Ideally London-based, with flexibility depending on profile and market coverage
If you want to build something meaningful and lead Vilgain’s UK growth story from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you. Apply and let’s talk. 🤍
Vilgain is a dedicated brand focused on enhancing athletic performance through high-quality sports nutrition, supplements, fitness equipment, and apparel. Our products are crafted from clean ingredients, making them accessible for anyone looking to live a healthier, more active life.
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