Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive (Food Ingredients)

2 x Field-based roles covering North East UK and South UK

Home-based with regional travel

£30,000–£35,000 + benefits

Two field-based sales roles. Own your territory, build trusted customer relationships and grow sales in the independent food sector.

We’re recruiting two Business Development Executives, one covering the North East and one covering the South of the UK.

We are working with a well-established and growing UK food ingredients business supplying the independent food processing sector to appoint these roles.

This is a hands-on, field-based opportunity offering real autonomy, clear territory ownership and the chance to build long-term customer relationships.

The Opportunities

You will take ownership of sales growth across your own defined region, working directly with independent butchers, farm shops and rural producers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being out in the field, balancing new business with account management and becoming a trusted face in a close-knit customer base.

Key Responsibilities

Own and grow a defined regional sales territory

Identify and convert new customers within the independent meat sector

Build long-term relationships through regular customer visits

Present, demonstrate and sample specialist ingredient products

Grow existing accounts through upselling and seasonal ranges

Act as a regional ambassador for the business

About You

We are interested in speaking with people who:

Have experience in field sales or business development

Enjoy relationship-led, regional customer bases

Bring a commercial and organised approach to their territory

Are comfortable working independently and managing their own diary

Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy with regional travel

Why This Role?

Clear ownership of your own patch

Autonomy and trust in how you run your territory

Strong product range with genuine customer demand

Supportive culture with long-term progression opportunities

Additional Info

Location: North East UK or South UK

Salary: £30,000–£35,000

Travel: Regional field-based travel

Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and UK working rights required

If you have experience selling into independent food businesses or a similar environment, I would be very interested in having a confidential conversation.

Ready to take the next step? Send your CV to our People Consultant, Lisa Fox, and have a chat about your future.

Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights.

Due to high application volumes, if you don’t hear from us within a week, unfortunately, your application hasn’t been successful this time.