Business Development Executive

Paulrhodes Bakery Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Rhodes Bakery Ltd, known for its high-quality handcrafted products, is seeking a Business Development Executive to foster new client relationships and drive new business within the food and hospitality sector. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to generate leads, and a proven sales record. Candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and further opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free & Discounted Bakery Products

Shop Discount

Company Events

Referral Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional holiday allowance

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in business development or sales, ideally in food/hospitality.
• Proficient in selling and converting prospects into deals.
• Strong understanding of the sales cycle from prospect to closed deal.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition focusing on outreach to prospective customers.
• Build a pipeline of opportunities to grow the business.
• Collaborate with internal teams and leave a positive impression at all touchpoints.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Business Development

Networking

Tools

CRM systems

Pipedrive

Job description

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Company About Us

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.

Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Executive to drive new business acquisition, focusing on outreach to identified prospective customers and conversion of these into deals. This role will focus on identifying, pursuing, and qualifying prospects, developing relationships and collaborating closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of converting prospects to deals, be an excellent communicator and have a passion and drive for business development within the food and hospitality industry.

• A personable communicator who is confident to reach out to a range of food and hospitality contacts via any channel - phone, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and in-person
• Proactively identify and approach potential new clients, building a pipeline of opportunities to grow the business
• Be the source of truth within the business on new openings and proactively reach out to these sites before they open
• Commercially-minded - work closely with the Business Development Managers and Head of New Business & Growth to understand and evolve what 'good business' looks like
• Leave a positive first impression of Paul Rhodes Bakery to all prospective customers
• Minimum of 1 year experience in business development or sales, ideally within the food/hospitality industry
• Strong understanding of the sales cycle from prospect to closed deal
• Proficiency in CRM systems (ideally Pipedrive) and reporting tools to manage prospecting pipelines and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
  
  

Company About Us

Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques.

Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Executive to drive new business acquisition, focusing on outreach to identified prospective customers and conversion of these into deals. This role will focus on identifying, pursuing, and qualifying prospects, developing relationships and collaborating closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of converting prospects to deals, be an excellent communicator and have a passion and drive for business development within the food and hospitality industry.

Key qualities & actions

• A personable communicator who is confident to reach out to a range of food and hospitality contacts via any channel - phone, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and in-person
• Proactively identify and approach potential new clients, building a pipeline of opportunities to grow the business
• Be the source of truth within the business on new openings and proactively reach out to these sites before they open
• Commercially-minded - work closely with the Business Development Managers and Head of New Business & Growth to understand and evolve what 'good business' looks like
• Leave a positive first impression of Paul Rhodes Bakery to all prospective customers
• Minimum of 1 year experience in business development or sales, ideally within the food/hospitality industry
• Strong understanding of the sales cycle from prospect to closed deal
• Proficiency in CRM systems (ideally Pipedrive) and reporting tools to manage prospecting pipelines and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
  
  

Package

• Location: London based: Lassell St, Greenwich, SE10 9PJ; Home office; and customer sites.
• Positon: Full-time, Permanent, M-F (flexibility required for occasional project involvement or issue resolution)
• Salary: £32,000 + £8K achievable bonus
  
  

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary, plus potential bonus.
• Flexible working: a great combination of working from the bakery, at home, and out and about in kitchens meeting chefs.
• Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day.
• Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop.
• Free Birthday cake of your choice.
• Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you.
• Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service.
• Paid breaks.
  
  

Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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