Business Development Manager - Food Service

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

With a strong presence across key UK locations, 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.

This is a field based role managing a specific geographic territory in 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.

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

-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
-Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure
-Detail-oriented with a strong customer-first mentality
-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, and will be shortlisting for the role early in the new year.

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