Senior Business Development Manager- Microbiology
Here at Campden BRI we support the food & drink industry with innovation, laboratory testing to provide product assurance, challenge testing, shelf life testing and many other services. We’re looking for an experienced TIC sales specialist to support the new business development activity for our Microbiology services.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead proactive business development activities
- Identifying new market opportunities
- Delivering targeted sales campaigns
- Working closely with technical and operational teams, the role ensures alignment between client needs, market demand and internal capability, supporting sustainable revenue growth and pipeline development.
The role is global in scope and focuses on developing new business, strengthening existing relationships, and promoting a range of consultancy services. It requires a strong understanding of technical environments—particularly within food microbiology—combined with the ability to translate this into compelling commercial opportunities and successful client outcomes.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in business development within a consultative or technical sales environment
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities into revenue
- Experience of selling consultancy or technical services, ideally within the food or related industries
- Ability to build effective relationships with both technical experts and commercial stakeholders
- Confident communicator, able to influence and engage at all levels internally and externally
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a target-driven environment
- Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate client records
- Degree in a science, technology or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
What we offer
- Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
- Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
- Subsidised onsite restaurant
- £55,000- £70,000 pa based on experience
- Car- EV or Hybrid
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