Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for winning new business? Do you thrive on developing fresh opportunities and building long-term partnerships? We’re recruiting an Business Development Manager for a leading foodservice supplier, covering the Lake District. This role is perfect for someone who loves being out in the field, opening doors, and growing a territory through proactive, strategic new business development. In this fast-paced, autonomous role, around 80% of your focus will be on generating new business, with the remaining 20% on nurturing and developing existing accounts. What you’ll be doing as a Business Development Manager: Win new business * Proactively identify, target, and convert new customers across the Lake District. * Build a strong pipeline through canvassing, networking, and local market insight. * Present tailored solutions that showcase value, quality, and commercial advantage. Grow and retain existing accounts * Strengthen relationships with current customers, ensuring exceptional service and retention. * Identify growth opportunities by analysing spend, spotting gaps, and optimising product mix. Drive commercial performance * Deliver sustainable sales and profit growth in line with ambitious territory targets. * Use market knowledge to spot trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportu...