National Account & Business Development Manager

Company: Davin Foods
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Location: Barking
Job Description:

£45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Monday – Friday, 45 hours per week

Join the growth journey at Davin Foods. At Davin Foods, we’re passionate about fresh, high-quality prepared produce and value-added food solutions. We proudly supply some of the UK’s most exciting hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, travel and catering businesses — and we’re entering an exciting new phase of commercial growth.

Position: National Account & Business Development Manager

We’re looking for a confident, relationship-driven National Account & Business Development Manager to help us grow our presence across the country and build long-term partnerships with leading chefs, venues and foodservice operators.

What you’ll be doing

  • Grow and nurture key accounts: build strong, trusted relationships with national foodservice groups and hospitality operators.
  • Deliver annual growth plans aligned with company targets.
  • Run monthly business reviews and weekly performance reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to upsell and cross‑sell our product range.
  • Support pricing, tenders and contract renewals.
  • Win new business: identify and secure new national and regional customers.
  • Build a strong pipeline across hospitality, stadia, education, healthcare, travel and leisure.
  • Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract award.
  • Create strategic entry plans for high-value target groups.
  • Represent us at industry events and exhibitions.
  • Contribute to growth strategies and forecasting.

How success will be measured

  • Revenue growth (new and existing customers).
  • Strong gross margins.
  • New business wins and account retention.
  • Pipeline value and conversion.
  • Tender success rate.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven success in National Account Management within foodservice or FMCG.
  • A track record of winning new business.
  • Experience supplying contract caterers or hospitality groups.
  • Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
  • Solid understanding of the foodservice industry.

What you’ll get in return

  • Annual pay reviews.
  • Car allowance.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Free on‑site parking.
  • Health Care Cash Plan membership.
  • Group Personal Pension Plan.
  • Retail Discount Membership.

Davin Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026