Business Development Executive UK

Werken bij Normec Foodcare; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus of 10%

22 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible home-based role

Company laptop and car allowance

Job summary

A leading food industry company in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive who will spearhead new opportunities in the food sector. You will build lasting client partnerships, support lead generation, and drive growth. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of B2B sales experience and a well-established industry network. A competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a hybrid working arrangement are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in B2B sales in the food industry.
• Well-established network in food manufacturing, retail, or food safety.
• Confidence to present to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to provide insights on competitor activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities in the UK food sector.
• Build trust-based partnerships with clients.
• Support lead generation through strategic outreach.
• Collaborate on compelling proposals and onboarding.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Network in food industry

Team collaboration

Strong presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Market insights

Adaptability

Self-starter

Education

Degree in a scientific field

Job description

Overview

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

As a Sales 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 who’s connected – someone who knows the food industry and can leverage their network to open doors. If you’re agile, creative, and ready to try new strategies to win business, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Key responsibilities

• 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.
• Market Insights – Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to keep us one step ahead.

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 company’s 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

What we offer

As Business Development Executive means that you will be part of a mission-driven company that’s 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

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, we’re 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 lab—we’re a strategic partner to our clients, driven by integrity, innovation, and customer obsession.

Are you interested?

If you’re interested, we look forward to receiving your application. Please send your CV and motivation letter to [e-mail]. 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 [phone]. She will be happy to assist you!