About The Opportunity
We’re looking for a driven, food-loving Business Development Manager to help grow First Table’s presence across England’s South West. This is a relationship-focused role where your ability to connect, pitch, and follow through will make a real impact.
About The Role
Join us during an exciting time of growth as we expand First Table’s presence across the UK. As a Business Development Manager, you’ll build relationships with local restaurants, uncover new opportunities, and bring our platform to more diners to help restaurants thrive.
What you’ll be doing
* Own and grow your local market within the South West.
* Build long-lasting, win-win relationships with restaurants in your assigned patch.
* Maintain an in-depth understanding of market trends and competitors, using this knowledge to identify new opportunities.
* Drive user acquisition and retention strategies.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
What you’ll bring
* Proven experience in a similar role such as business development, sales, partnerships or account management.
* Excellent relationship‑building, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* Familiarity with the hospitality industry is a massive plus, and your ability to hit the ground running with existing contacts will push you to the top of the queue for this position.
* You don’t need to have done this exact role before, but you should be the kind of person who could convince a Londoner to queue for jellied eels.
* Be a self‑starter with a commercial mindset – someone who thrives in an autonomous environment and knows how to spot opportunities (then go after them).
* A “can do attitude” and the drive to grow with us.
Why you’ll love working with us
* A full‑time role with flexible working hours and the autonomy to manage your own schedule.
* Remote‑first, but never remote‑feeling.
* Competitive OTE (base salary + commissions), plus travel allowance, laptop and phone.
* Hit the ground running with an existing client base and the freedom to shape and grow your market, guided by achievable KPIs, supportive coaching and shared wins.
* Free First Table bookings as a team perk – perfect for fellow food lovers.
* We recognise great work, with team‑wide recognition shoutouts, referral incentives, and regular opportunities to celebrate wins.
* Being part of a purpose‑led, award‑winning brand that champions exceptional dining experiences and values creativity, collaboration and growth.
Things To Keep In Mind
* Applicants must already be based in Cardiff or Bristol to be considered for this role.
* Applicants for this position must have pre‑existing rights to work in the United Kingdom.
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