Business Development Lead

Travail Employment Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organisation in the fresh produce sector in Cheltenham is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive new business and manage existing accounts. The ideal candidate will have proven business development experience, ideally in fresh produce or packaging, and strong relationship-building skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 plus quarterly bonuses and a pool car for business travel.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Pool car for business travel

Opportunity to make a real impact in a respected organisation

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience, ideally within fresh produce, foodservice, or packaging.
• Strong commercial skills and relationship-building ability.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Win new business opportunities across fresh produce and packaging.
• Grow and manage existing customer relationships.
• Ensure customer requirements are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Work with colleagues to deliver on wider business objectives.

Skills

Business development experience

Relationship-building ability

Self-motivated and proactive

Job description

Business Development Lead - Fresh Produce & Packaging — Cheltenham — 45,000 - 50,000 + quarterly bonuses

Overview

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking organisation in the fresh produce and packaging sector, is looking for a Business Development Lead to join their growing team in Cheltenham.

The Role

This is a key commercial position, focused on driving new business while managing and developing existing accounts. You\'ll combine office-based work with client visits, giving you a mix of relationship management and hands-on business development.

Responsibilities

• Win new business opportunities across fresh produce and packaging.
• Grow and manage existing customer relationships.
• Ensure customer requirements are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Work with colleagues to deliver on wider business objectives.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Proven business development experience, ideally within fresh produce, foodservice, or packaging.
• Strong commercial skills and relationship-building ability.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working independently.

What's on Offer

• 45,000 - 50,000 basic salary + quarterly performance bonuses.
• Pool car provided for business travel.
• The chance to make a real impact in a respected and expanding organisation.

If you\'re a driven Business Development professional with experience in fresh produce or packaging, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.