We are a specialist recruitment business focused exclusively on the meat processing sector across the UK and Ireland.
The Butchers Recruiter is part of The Food Recruitment Group, working solely with meat processors and butchery businesses to deliver tailored recruitment solutions built on deep industry knowledge.
We are an owner-led, hands-on business that understands the real challenges faced by the industry. We are committed to providing reliable, high-quality recruitment solutions that our customers can depend on.
We work closely with some of the industrys leading meat processing companies, supplying skilled professionals who play a vital role in helping to feed the nation .
This role would suit someone who:
Has experience in field sales, account management, business development or partnerships
Enjoys face-to-face relationship building and long-term client ownership
Is comfortable operating in food manufacturing, foodservice, FMCG or operational environments
May already have exposure to meat, food or manufacturing, or is a strong commercial professional keen to specialize in a defined sector
Direct butchery or meat industry experience is beneficial but not essential.
Successful candidates may come from broader food, manufacturing or B2B sales backgrounds and be motivated to specialize.
The Role
We are hiring a Business Development Managerto work closely with our Group Partnership Manager in developing and growing long-term client partnerships across the UK meat industry. This is a commercial, relationship-led role, focused on winning and developing new business within meat processing, butchery, and food manufacturing environments.
You will work collaboratively on strategy, attend key client meetings alone and together with the GPM, help progress opportunities from initial conversation through to signed Terms of Business and handover to delivery. This is not a standalone sales role. You will not be operating in isolation; success in this role comes from working closely with senior leadership to deliver sustainable, well-structured partnerships rather than transactional wins. This is a 180 role within The Butchers Recruiter brand, supported by an industry lead in-house resourcing function.
Key Responsibilities As Business Development Manager:
New Business & Partnerships
Identify and engage new client opportunities within the UK meat industry (processors, wholesalers, traditional butchers, manufacturers)
Lead initial outreach, relationship building and qualification conversations
Progress commercial discussions in partnership with the Group Partnership Manager
Attend joint client meetings and site visits as well as attend alone.
Position our recruitment solutions clearly and credibly, aligned to agreed commercial frameworks
Commercial & Sales Cycle Ownership
Manage your pipeline from first contact through to signed Terms of Business
Present agreed fee structures, delivery models, and partnership approaches
Handle objections confidently and professionally, escalating commercial decisions where required
Ensure all opportunities are accurately tracked and updated in the CRM
Strategy & Collaboration
Work closely with the Group Partnership Manager to shape client strategy and approach
Feed market intelligence, client feedback, and competitor insights into leadership discussions
Support the wider team by ensuring smooth handover of vacancies to resourcing once terms are agreed
Contribute to the overall growth strategy of The Butchers Recruiter division
KPIs & Targets
New client partnerships secured
Vacancies signed and released to delivery
Revenue influenced (salary and fee value)
To apply for this role as Business Development Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.
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