Business Development Manager – Foodservice + Wholesale
Mediterranean Speciality Food
West Yorkshire/Greater Leeds – Office Based
£50-60k - Total Package
Our client:
* A fast-growing, family-led importer and distributor of premium Mediterranean and speciality food products, established for over 15 years.
* Supplies award-winning restaurants, hotels, delis, caterers, and food distributors across the UK and Europe.
* Renowned for quality, authenticity, and service excellence, this is the chance to work with an entrepreneurial, close-knit culture.
The role:
* Sales Manager opportunity leading a team of four account executives and customer service specialists.
* Responsible for managing and developing key customer relationships across importers, wholesalers, and independent foodservice clients.
* Split between nurturing existing accounts and driving new business development - around two days a week focused on generating new sales opportunities and partnerships.
* Work cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, and logistics to ensure smooth execution and exceptional service delivery.
* Based full-time in Wetherby, working closely with senior leadership to drive category and customer growth.
Ideal candidate:
* Experienced in foodservice or B2B food sales, with strong commercial acumen and understanding of the food distribution landscape.
* Comfortable leading a small team while managing your own portfolio of accounts and new business pipeline.
* Driven, entrepreneurial, and confident engaging with buyers, chefs, and decision-makers across restaurants, hotels, and wholesalers.
Benefits & details:
* £35k base salary
* Bonus up to 20% of salary + monthly sales commission (typically up to £2k/month) – OTE £60-70k+
* Office-based in Wetherby, Monday–Friday
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