Business Development Manager - Reading and Surrounding | £50,000-£75,000
Take the lead as a Business Development Manager in a high-growth fresh food business where your impact is visible, valued, and rewarded.
We're recruiting for a Business Development Manager in the North West to join an ambitious and fast-scaling operation within fresh food distribution. This is a standout opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact role where you'll shape sales direction, influence growth, and build something truly meaningful in a thriving FMCG environment.
Why apply for this Business Development Manager role?
You'll be stepping into more than just a role - you'll be building a future:
* You'll earn a competitive salary of £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
* You'll have the opportunity to benefit from equity with genuine long-term value
* You'll enjoy real autonomy to shape strategy and influence business direction
* You'll be part of a high-growth fresh food distribution business with strong ambitions
* You'll work in a supportive, energetic culture where success is recognised
* You'll gain exposure to leadership decision-making and strategic planning
* You'll have clear progression opportunities as the business expands
Key Responsibilities:
As Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth and shaping the sales function:
* Build and develop strong relationships across the FMCG and fresh food distribution markets
* Deliver both quick wins and long-term revenue growth strategies
* Identify new business opportunities and influence product and service development
* Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing sales team
* Contribute market insight to support wider business strategy
* Drive a culture focused on customer excellence and commercial success
What we're looking for:
To succeed as Business Development Manager, you'll bring:
* Proven experience within fresh food distribution or FMCG sectors
* A strong network and ability to generate commercial opportunities
* Experience building or leading successful sales teams
* Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategy
* A proactive, driven approach suited to a fast-paced environment
* A passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes
If you're looking for your next step as a Business Development Manager in the North West, where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to the next level. xsngvjr
Job Number │ 935926 / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Reading
Role │ Business Development Manager
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