Business Development Executive

Aaron Wallis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality supplier seeks a Business Development Executive in Greater London with a passion for innovative kitchen solutions. The role combines warm leads and proactive outreach to chefs and hotel GMs. Key qualifications include B2B sales experience, resilience, and effective communication skills. Enjoy a competitive salary starting at £35,000 with the potential for £10,000-£20,000 in commission and a hybrid work pattern, including a 4-day week option.

Benefits

£10,000-£20,000 realistic commission

4-day week option

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, ideally within hospitality.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and face-to-face.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
• Ability to engage effectively with chefs and hospitality professionals.
• Valid UK driving licence with readiness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with chefs, hotels, and catering groups.
• Follow up on warm leads and generate new ones.
• Demonstrate products to potential clients.
• Manage sales pipeline from contact to closure.
• Cross-sell additional kitchen solutions from the product line.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Confident communicator

Resilient and proactive

Understanding of hospitality

Job description

Business Development Executive - Hospitality Product Sales

Hybrid: Kings Cross / Remote | £35,000 + £10-£20k commission | 4-day week option

Tired of selling products no one gets excited about? This one actually changes the game in professional kitchens.

We're working with a long-established hospitality supplier that's shaking up how chefs run their kitchens. Their hero product is already saving time, money and hassle for some of the UK's biggest hotel and restaurant brands. Now they need a confident, energetic Business Development Executive to help take it nationwide.

This is a mix of warm leads, inbound interest and good old-fashioned hustle. You'll be chatting with Head and Exec Chefs, Hotel GMs and catering teams - people who are passionate, busy, and not always easy to get hold of. You'll need persistence, charm and a thick skin... but when you get that "yes", it's seriously satisfying.

What you'll be doing

• Building relationships with chefs, hotels, restaurants and catering groups across the UK
• Following up warm leads and creating new ones
• Getting in front of people (literally) to demo the product and show the ROI
• Managing your pipeline from first call to close
• Cross-selling other innovative kitchen solutions from the same group

What you'll need

• B2B sales experience (hospitality background = massive bonus)
• Confident, upbeat communicator - great on the phone and face-to-face
• Resilient, proactive and a genuine self-starter
• Someone who gets the rhythm of hospitality and can talk chefs' language
• Full UK driving licence + willingness to travel for demos

What's in it for you

• £35,000 base + £10,000-£20,000 realistic commission
• Hybrid: 2 days in the Kings Cross office, 3 days remote
• Option to work a 4-day week (pro rata salary)
• Supportive, close-knit team who celebrate wins together
• A product you'll love selling because it makes a real difference

Posted: 03/11/2025

Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum Status Permanent Industry Business Services, Commercial Location United Kingdom, London Reference CG866291B1