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 (or car allowance), 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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