Business Development Executive

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice business in Bristol is seeking a Business Development Executive to manage sales across a designated area. The role includes building strong customer relationships, achieving sales targets, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of foodservice sales experience and strong communication skills. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Company car or £5,000 car allowance

Laptop & mobile phone

Generous bonus structure

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Nest pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in foodservice sales.
• Proven track record of increasing sales.
• Confident in delivering meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow independent sales across a geographical area.
• Meet and exceed quarterly sales targets.
• Build strong relationships while identifying new opportunities.

Skills

Foodservice sales experience

Customer relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Report production

Job description

Business Development Executive - Hybrid

Location: Bristol

Hours: Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary: Up to £31,000 DOE, Bonus & Company Car

Join a Leading Foodservice Business in Bristol - Independent Sales Executive

Are you a driven sales professional with experience in the foodservice sector? Do you thrive on building strong customer relationships and growing business within a dynamic, well‑established industry? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Our client, a respected Foodservice business based in Bristol, has been supplying the catering trade for over 35 years. They provide an extensive range of chilled, frozen and ambient products, plus disposables, serving customers from schools and hospitals to cafés and coffee lounges. With a focus on quality, value and outstanding customer service, they are now looking for a motivated Independent Sales Executive to join their team.

The Role (Hybrid)

This position offers a mix of on‑the‑road customer visits, office collaboration, and home‑based admin time, giving you the flexibility to manage your schedule effectively while still working closely with the Sales Manager and internal teams.

You will:

• Manage and grow independent sales across a designated geographical area
• Meet and exceed quarterly sales targets within set profit guidelines
• Build strong, loyal customer relationships while identifying new opportunities
• Provide excellent customer service and expert product guidance
• Monitor competitor activity to stay ahead of market trends
• Collaborate closely with Telesales, Finance, Stock Control and Warehouse teams
• Analyse sales reports and take corrective action where necessary
• Maintain accurate records and manage your own schedule and appointments

About You

• Minimum 1 year experience in foodservice sales
• Proven track record of increasing sales and maximising opportunities
• Confident delivering meetings and presentations
• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills
• Able to produce meaningful reports and manage KPIs
• A team player with a proactive, professional approach

Benefits Package

• Salary £28,000 - £31,000 (DOE)
• Company car OR £5,000 car allowance (fuel covered for business mileage)
• Laptop & mobile phone provided
• Generous bonus structure:
  • £1,500 for hitting Stage 1 target
  • Additional £3,500 for achieving Stage 2
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Nest pension scheme
• Hybrid working structure

If you would like to apply for the role of Business Development Executive then please email your CV to [email address] or call Donna on [phone number].

Closing date is TBD. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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