Business Development Consultant

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Consultant to drive sales and manage projects in the commercial kitchens sector. This role involves coordinating design and sales efforts, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a background in foodservice design and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team in a permanent position that offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your career while working across the beautiful Scottish region. If you are passionate about sales and project management, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial kitchens and foodservice design is essential.
• Strong sales skills and ability to build customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage design, sales, and administration of projects.
• Develop new sales opportunities and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Deliver professional presentations to stakeholders as required.

Skills

Sales Techniques

Customer Relationship Management

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Health & Safety Guidelines

Education

Background in Foodservice Design

Understanding of Commercial Kitchens

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Job description

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Business Development Consultant, Edinburgh

Client:

System Recruitment Limited

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

20259958f794

Job Views:

27

Posted:

24.03.2025

Expiry Date:

08.05.2025

Job Description:

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 + Car Commission

Business Development Consultant

Sector: Commercial Kitchens, Professional Kitchens

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen, East of Scotland

As a Business Development Consultant, you will have a dual role where you will be tasked to successfully coordinate and manage the design, sales and administration of projects, maintaining margins and quality standards to deliver maximum customer satisfaction at all times. You will also develop new sales opportunities and build relationships with key stakeholders within core customers, local authorities and main contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a background in the design and fit out of foodservice spaces / commercial catering equipment / commercial kitchens, food preparation spaces.

You will have excellent computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Office and PowerPoint. Understanding of CDM awareness, health & safety guidelines and best practice guidelines. AutoCAD knowledge is preferable.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with line manager to explore sales opportunities and facilitate and deliver projects across the Scottish region, in line with office sales target and GP margin within agreed timescales.
2. Develop business relations with core customers to drive new business opportunities.
3. Aim to achieve the desired business mix of 80% core customers & 20% local authorities/main contractors.
4. Take comprehensive client brief including site survey measurements and details.
5. Develop and communicate brief to CAD/estimator to produce competent design and quotation.
6. Demonstrate effective sales techniques and commercial acumen when negotiating with clients to win new business.
7. Manage the timely resolution of supplier queries ensuring effective communication with order progress / CAD / Contracts where possible.
8. Deliver professional presentations to customers/key stakeholders when required.
9. Continually be focused on maximum customer satisfaction utilising high levels of communication both verbally and written.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Business Development Consultant, Sales Manager, Sales Consultant, Business Development Manager and be living within a commutable distance of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Aberdeen, Central Belt or be willing to relocate.

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