Bakery & Nutrition Growth Partner

Caldic; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work Fridays (dependent on role

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Health & wellbeing program

Eyecare

Free onsite parking

Learning platform

Job summary

Caldic in Chesterfield is seeking a Customer Development Manager to lead direct commercial sales and build long-term customer partnerships within Bakery & Nutrition markets. You’ll create opportunities, work with existing customers and new prospects, and tailor solutions from our broad portfolio to drive success.

You’ll leverage your entrepreneurial mindset to develop strategic relationships, translate insights into action, and contribute to innovation in bakery and nutrition products across the

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to business development.
• Strong communicator with confident presentation skills.
• Experience selling food ingredients to manufacturers (3–5 years).
• Degree in a food-related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Bakery & Nutrition customers.
• Meet & Succeed Sales Targets focused on Material Margin.
• Develop understanding of product portfolio and applications to offer solutions.
• Gather market feedback and collaborate with Product Management and team members.
• Utilize CRM Tools to track customer interactions and manage opportunity pipeline.
• Prepare and deliver Sales Plans to support growth in the territory.
• Act as liaison between Caldic Ingredients and clients, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Attend Supplier Training to ensure a wide range of product knowledge.
• Attend Sales Meetings to present and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communicator

Negotiation

Networking

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a food-related discipline

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Caldic in Chesterfield is seeking a Customer Development Manager to lead direct commercial sales and build long-term customer partnerships within Bakery & Nutrition markets. You’ll create opportunities, work with existing customers and new prospects, and tailor solutions from our broad portfolio to drive success.

You’ll leverage your entrepreneurial mindset to develop strategic relationships, translate insights into action, and contribute to innovation in bakery and nutrition products across the