Job Title: New Business Development Manager – Oils & Fats (Bakery Ingredients Focus)
Location: Remote working with frequent nationwide travel including monthly visits to our Banbury Head Office.
About Silbury:
Silbury is a leading provider of high-quality edible oils, fats, and specialty ingredients serving the food industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the UK and Europe’s most recognized food brands.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Development Manager to join our Oils & Fats team, with a specific focus on the bakery sector. This role requires deep technical knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes, along with a proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
You’ll play a key role in expanding Silbury’s customer base, introducing innovative oils and fats solutions, and building long-term partnerships with manufacturers, NPD teams, and key decision-makers in the bakery industry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive new business growth within the bakery segment, focusing on oils, fats, and related technical ingredients.
* Identify and target new customers, markets, and product opportunities.
* Act as a technical partner for clients, offering tailored solutions that address formulation challenges and performance needs in bakery applications.
* Collaborate closely with the R&D, technical, and commercial teams to support product development and go-to-market strategies.
* Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote Silbury’s product portfolio and capabilities.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, regulations, and innovations in bakery and oils/fats sectors.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within oils, fats, or functional bakery ingredients.
* Technical background or qualification in food science, bakery technology, or a related field.
* Strong understanding of bakery applications, including formulations for bread, pastries, cakes, and sweet goods.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strategic approach to business growth.
* Willingness to travel as needed.
Why Join Silbury?
* £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) plus performance-based bonus, and benefits package.
* Company car or car allowance.
* Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in the oils and fats industry.
* Work with leading food manufacturers and play a key role in shaping next-generation bakery solutions.
* Opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, people-first culture.
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