Business Development Executive (Sport + Fitness)
High-energy sales role winning new gym accounts nationwide. Be on the ground, pitch daily, build relationships, drive listings and grow a fast-scaling fitness brand at the heart of the fitness world!
A fast-growing, mission-driven FMCG brand within the health, fitness, and wellness space is hiring a Business Development Executive to help accelerate its presence across the UK fitness landscape. This is a highly visible, field-based role suited to someone who thrives in active environments and is passionate about building community-led brands.
The position offers a unique opportunity to break into FMCG sales while working at the heart of the gym, climbing and fitness ecosystem.
The Basics:
● Salary: £28k-£30k
● Level: Graduate/entry-level opportunity!
● Working Hours: Full-time
● Location: London, with travel around the capital as part of role
● Reporting to: Head of Wholesale
● Perks: Complimentary access to fitness facilities, adventure incentives, remote-working allowance, and team experiences
The Role...
1. Gym + Fitness Account Activation
Open and activate top independent gyms across London and the UK
Convert gym owners into long-term wholesale customers
Ensure strong distribution and availability across fitness locations
Drive visibility and engagement through in-gym activations and sampling
2. Relationship + Community Building
Build strong, authentic relationships with gym owners, personal trainers, and the wider fitness community
Identify and deliver creative sampling and brand-building opportunities
Act as a brand ambassador within gyms, climbing centres, and fitness events
3. Commercial + Brand Execution
Promote and support the listing of sport-focused product ranges and new SKUs
Execute promotional initiatives in partnership with wholesalers
Support creative branding opportunities within fitness environments
Develop foundational account management and commercial skills
The Person...
Graduate-level or post-graduate candidate; no prior FMCG experience required
Highly motivated individual with a strong interest in fitness, sport, or climbing
Confident communicator, comfortable pitching and presenting to gym owners
Enjoys being out in the field and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role
Organised and adaptable, with strong time management and route-planning skills
Naturally personable and comfortable engaging communities at events and weekends
Passionate about health, wellness, and sustainability
Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to build a long-term career in sales or FMCG
Your recruiter for this role is Izzy Roberts, Senior Recruiter at Jobs In. Fitness, and can be contacted simply by applying for this role below. Jobs In. Fitness are a fitness recruitment agency, specialising in hundreds of fitness jobs in the UK like these. If you are keen to be considered please ‘apply now’. Please note that only applicants matching the strict criteria above will be contacted as part of the recruitment process.
- Department
- SALES
- Locations
- Southwark
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