Are you passionate about the food and drink industry? Do you thrive in a client-facing, business development role where you engage with senior commercial leaders? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We're partnering with a leading food and drink organisation who's clients are some of the largest names in food retail and manufacturing. As their business continues to grow, they're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their commercial team and help accelerate client acquisition across the UK and Europe.
Key Accountabilities.
* Building relationships with new clients and converting cold and warm leads into commercial success
* Owning the sales process from initial outreach to closing the deal
* Engaging with senior-level stakeholders
* Selling a well-respected industry subscription product focused on retail and FMCG insights
* Working closely with internal teams to align client needs with business solutions
People Profile
* A proven track record of exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment
* Confidence and professionalism in engaging with senior leaders both virtually and face-to-face
* A real passion for FMCG, retail, and food manufacturing sectors
* Tenacity, curiosity, and a natural flair for relationship-building
The Offer:
* Salary between £40,000 – £38,000
* Car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits package
* Flexible hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
* Great career development opportunities with a business making a tangible impact across the industry
If you're commercially driven, love the food industry, and enjoy opening doors and creating long-lasting partnerships, I would love to hear from you! Please connect for a confidential conversation.