Posted: 16 March
The role
Business Development Manager – Reputable Foodservice Business - £Competitive Salary + Benefits
My client is a well-established Foodservice business who have a fantastic reputation for their top-quality products and level of service which they provide to a number of different sectors.
They are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team. The successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving new customer acquisition and expanding their footprint across the independent hospitality sector, by expanding new business performance, coaching sales representatives, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring the team delivers against ambitious revenue and margin targets.
This is the perfect opportunity for a talented and highly driven Business Development Manager join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer genuine career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of independent field sales representativesDrive new business acquisition within independent restaurants, cafés, takeaways, pubs, and hospitality venuesSet and monitor sales targets, KPIs, and performance metricsSupport the team in identifying and converting new business opportunitiesConduct joint customer visits and provide on-the-ground coachingDevelop regional sales strategies to increase market shareAnalyse sales performance, pipeline activity, and market trendsWork closely with senior leadership, procurement, and operations teams to deliver strong commercial outcomesEnsure excellent customer onboarding and long-term relationship developmentThe Ideal Business Development Manager Candidate:
Proven experience in foodservice wholesale, FMCG, or hospitality supply salesExperience managing or mentoring field-based sales teamsA strong understanding of the independent hospitality sectorDemonstrated success in winning new business and driving revenue growthExcellent leadership, coaching, and motivational skillsStrong commercial awareness and negotiation skillsAbility to analyse sales performance and implement improvement strategiesFull UK driving licence
