Business Development Manager - Field Based - Food Service

An established and forward-thinking foodservice provider is on the lookout for a motivated Business Development Manager to join its expanding team.

With a strong presence across the Midlands, Southeast, and Southwest regions, the business is known for delivering exceptional service and embracing innovation.

Driven by a supportive culture, the team works collaboratively, placing a strong focus on both customer satisfaction and internal teamwork. The business is driven towards setting a new benchmark in UK foodservice.

The Role

This is a field based role managing a specific geographic territory in central London. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business, while also maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and backed by a dedicated customer service contact, this role is crucial to continued regional growth.

A Basic DBS Check will be required for this role.

Core Responsibilities

Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets
Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships
Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion
Deliver high standards of service through consistent client engagement
Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve product offerings and market reach
Strengthen the company's visibility in the assigned area through proactive networking and strategy input
Complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks on schedule

What We're Looking For

Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure
Detail-oriented with a strong customer-first mentality
Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry - this is essential.
Solid understanding of food products and knowledge of hospitality or leisure sectors
Skilled negotiator, comfortable influencing at multiple levels
Enthusiastic team player who values relationships and delivers excellent service
Highly organised and self-driven, with a positive attitude and a strategic mindset
Competent with standard computer systems (full training on in-house tools provided)
Strong commercial awareness and a good grasp of market dynamics

What You'll Receive

A competitive salary package
Bonus scheme
Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
Pension
Death in service benefit
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Discounts on food products
Continued Professional Development

If you have experience in sales, account management or BD within foodservice, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

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