Overview
Business Development Manager - Foodservice | Field-Based | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car + Benefits
Covering Southwest | Full-Time
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for foodservice and a talent for opening doors? An innovative and well-established player in the UK foodservice sector is looking for a Business Development Manager to join its high-performing team.
This business is known for delivering exceptional customer service and pioneering technology in the foodservice space. Now, it's looking for a natural hunter—someone who loves the chase of new business, thrives in the field, and knows how to build long-term, trusted relationships with hospitality and catering customers.
Responsibilities
* Taking full ownership of a defined geographical patch (Southwest)
* Actively prospecting and converting new clients within hospitality, leisure, and catering
* Managing and growing existing accounts to exceed sales and margin targets
* Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to drive value and insights
* Delivering consistently high customer service through regular contact and thoughtful account management
* Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager and supported by a dedicated customer service advisor
Qualifications
* Proven success in business development or account management within the foodservice sector
* Strong catering product knowledge and an understanding of the hospitality industry
* A confident communicator who can influence decision-makers at all levels
* Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with commercial acumen to match
* Passionate about customers and delivering top-tier service
* PC literate - training provided for internal systems
* Full driving licence and able to pass a Basic DBS check
What’s on Offer
* Competitive base salary + generous bonus scheme
* Company car (or allowance), laptop & mobile phone
* Professional development and career progression
* Company pension scheme
* Long service awards
* Death in service benefit
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounts on food products
Ready to be the face of foodservice in your area? Apply now in confidence.
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