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Company Description
Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, and Colleges across the UK. The company caters to more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.
Job Description
We are seeking experienced and dynamic Business Development Managers to join our team, ideally in the Leeds area. These roles are pivotal in driving our growth and ensuring our tender submissions are competitive and showcase the unique value we bring to our clients. You will work closely with the Business Development and Operations Teams to support winning proposals, manage key stakeholders, and maintain strong client relationships.
Your experience should be within the business development/sales function of the education catering sector, or you may currently be in an operational role seeking a move into Sales.
While you will have your own sales remit, you should be prepared to travel across the UK to support the wider team with key sales activities, site visits, presentations, etc. Flexibility is essential.
Caterlink is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities to grow.
We also prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role.
Qualifications
* Results and target-oriented
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Excellent communication skills
* Knowledge of state education catering
* Passionate about food and service
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Excellent planning and organization skills
* Patience and ability to work under pressure
* Tenacious
* Ability to engage positively with individuals of different seniority
* Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Additional Information
* Competitive salary plus sales commission
* Monthly car allowance or company car
* BUPA cover and Virtual GP for you and your family (eligibility rules apply)
* Fully expensed laptop and mobile phone
* Access to employee discounts at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out
* Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits
* Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
* Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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