Business Development Manager - UK

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.