National Account & Business Development Manager
Barking
£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.
We’re looking for a confident, relationship-drivenNational 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.
If you love building relationships, winning new business and making a real commercial impact — we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
This is a true dual‑role opportunity combining national account management with new business development.
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
You’ll play a key role in driving our commercial performance through:
* Revenue growth (new and existing customers)
* New business wins and account retention
* Pipeline value and conversion
* Tender success rate
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking someone who is commercially driven, confident and relationship‑focused:
* 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
We believe in rewarding our people and supporting long‑term careers:
* Annual pay reviews.
* Bonus Scheme.
* 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays. (Increasing up to 33 days with length of service).
* Free onsite parking.
* Retail Discount Membership.
* Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.
Davin Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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