Business Development Executive

Normec Foodcare NL; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food safety is seeking a Business Development Executive in Hemel Hempstead, UK. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of B2B sales experience within the food industry, a strong network, and strategic thinking capabilities. Responsibilities include driving new business opportunities, building client relationships, and collaborating across teams to create compelling proposals. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and the flexibility of a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Performance bonus

22 days of annual leave

Flexible home-based role

Car allowance

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in B2B sales within the food industry.
• Ability to provide market insights on competitor activities.
• Agile and adaptable with a self-starter mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across the UK food sector.
• Build deep trust-based partnerships with clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to craft proposals.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong network in food industry

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Education

Degree in a scientific field

Job description

Business Development Executive Normec Foodcare NL•Hemel Hempstead, England, UK

Are you a natural-born dealmaker with experience in the food industry a passion for innovation and hunger for results Were looking for a Business Development Executive who thrives in a fast-paced and competitive environment.

Step Into the Role

As a Business Development Executive you will be responsible for hunting down new opportunities building lasting partnerships and driving growth across the food industry. We are looking for someone whos not just experienced but connected someone who knows the food industry and can leverage their network to open doors. If youre agile creative and ready to try new strategies to win business this is your chance to make a real impact. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager youll join a growing commercial team that combines Inside Sales and Business Development expertise. We work closely together to build strong customer relationships drive growth and deliver real value to our clients. As we expand youll play an active role in shaping the future direction and success of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business Development Identify pursue and close new business opportunities across the UK food sector
• Client Relationships Build deep trust-based partnerships with clients understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions
• Lead Generation Support Work alongside our call centre to support lead generation efforts helping to identify and qualify new opportunities through strategic outreach and prospecting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with marketing operations and technical teams to craft compelling proposals and ensure seamless onboarding
• Market Innovation Bring fresh ideas challenge the status quo and help shape our go-to-market strategy
• Monitor market trends competitor activity and emerging opportunities to keep us one step ahead

Our Offer

As Business Development Executive means that you will be part of a mission-driven company thats shaking up the food testing industry. Your work will directly shape our growth and success.

Working at this great company also means:

• A full-time workweek of 37.5 hours
• The opportunity to work in a growing and international organisation
• You will be directly employed by the organization on a permanent contract
• A competitive salary in line with your experience and the role
• Performance bonus of 10% of your gross annual salary based on the achievement of objectives
• Starting with 22 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 27 days
• You work in a hybrid role so you enjoy the flexibility of a home-based role with regular field engagement
• You will receive a phone laptop and car allowance

Your Profile

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Executive with a proven track record in B2B sales within the food industry. You will recognize yourself in the following profile:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in B2B sales in the food industry
• A well-established network of contacts in food manufacturing retail or food safety sectors
• A team-first mindset you collaborate effectively communicate openly and celebrate successes together
• Strong executive presence with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders
• A strategic thinker who can translate customer needs into commercial opportunities
• Ability to provide the management team with market insights on competitor activities and emerging business opportunities
• Contribution to shaping the companys sales and marketing strategies including identifying target market sectors new opportunities and potential risks
• Agile and adaptable open to experimenting with new approaches to achieve results.
• A self-starter who thrives on autonomy and accountability
• Preferably a degree in a scientific field and experience working in a lean or agile commercial team
• A full clean driving licence and the willingness to travel extensively across the UK

About Normec

Normec is a trusted leader in the Testing Inspection Certification and Compliance (TICC) industry. Our expertise spans critical areas such as water air and soil quality fire and food safety ensuring the highest standards of quality and security across diverse industries.

Normec Foodcare one of the business lines of Normec offers comprehensive solutions in quality and food safety for the food industry. We take care of complete projects in the field of process control laboratory research taste tests QA automation flexible use of quality managers training and education risk management and label control. Every day more than 1500 experts work on versatile and challenging projects. With extensive experience across various sectors we ensure security and compliance for our clients while prioritizing integrity and sustainability.

At Normec i2 FAST were redefining food testing. Scientifically led and operationally lean we deliver high-impact analytical testing services across microbiology contaminants and nutrition. Our mission To be more than a labwere a strategic partner to our clients driven by integrity innovation and customer obsession.

Interested Lets Talk!

If youre interested we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your CV and motivation letter We will handle your details confidentially and ensure you hear from us within five working days.

For questions about this vacancy you can contact Jill Bettonvil Recruiter at Normec Foodcare at the phone number 31 6 . She will be happy to assist you!

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Key Skills
Business Development,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Marketing,Cold Calling,Sales Pipeline,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Customer relationship management,CRM Software,negotiation,Lead Generation
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1