Business Development Executive

Pure Staff Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a dedicated individual to acquire new Asian/Oriental Restaurant and Takeaway business in the East Midlands. The role involves field-based work, building strong customer relationships, and requires knowledge of Asian foods and proficiency in Asian languages. Flexibility in working patterns is essential. Benefits include 22 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and a company car.

Benefits

22 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Company car

Competitive salary, based on experience

Qualifications

• Approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility in working patterns to meet customer demands.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new Asian/Oriental Restaurant & Takeaway food business.
• Drive growth within the existing customer base.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of Asian foods

Proficiency in speaking Asian languages

Excellent communication skills

Sales experience

Job description

Locations

West and East Midlands
Lincoln & Northamptonshire

Key Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to acquire new Asian/Oriental Restaurant & Takeaway food business, both from a predefined list of potential customers and through proactive efforts.
• Drive growth and expansion within the existing Asian/Oriental Restaurant & Takeaway customer base.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer accounts to foster long-term business.
• The role requires field-based work, involving direct face-to-face interactions with customers, and monthly meetings at our Head Office in Nottingham.
• Flexibility in working hours is required to accommodate customer and business needs.

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge Asian foods.
• Proficiency in speaking Asian languages.
• Previous sales experience desirable, but training will be provided.
• Approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility in working patterns to meet customer demands.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Company car.
• Competitive salary, based on experience