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Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service, coventry
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Location:
coventry, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
An established and forward-thinking foodservice provider is on the lookout for a motivated Business Development Manager to join its expanding team.
With a strong presence across the Midlands, Southeast, and Southwest regions, the business is known for delivering exceptional service and embracing innovation.
Driven by a supportive culture, the team works collaboratively, placing a strong focus on both customer satisfaction and internal teamwork. The business is driven towards setting a new benchmark in UK foodservice.
The Role
This is a field based role managing a specific geographic territory in central London. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business, while also maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and backed by a dedicated customer service contact, this role is crucial to continued regional growth.
A Basic DBS Check will be required for this role.
Core Responsibilities
* Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets
* Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships
* Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion
* Deliver high standards of service through consistent client engagement
* Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve product offerings and market reach
* Strengthen the company’s visibility in the assigned area through proactive networking and strategy input
* Complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks on schedule
What We're Looking For
* Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure
* Detail-oriented with a strong customer-first mentality
* Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry - this is essential.
* Solid understanding of food products and knowledge of hospitality or leisure sectors
* Skilled negotiator, comfortable influencing at multiple levels
* Enthusiastic team player who values relationships and delivers excellent service
* Highly organised and self-driven, with a positive attitude and a strategic mindset
* Competent with standard computer systems (full training on in-house tools provided)
* Strong commercial awareness and a good grasp of market dynamics
What You’ll Receive
* A competitive salary package
* Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
* Pension
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts on food products
If you have experience in sales, account management or BD within foodservice, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.
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