Business Development Manager

The People Co. / Sell Jobs; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insights-led organisation in the food and drink industry is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager. This role involves engaging with senior stakeholders, driving client acquisition across the UK and Europe, and contributing to a dynamic commercial team. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Excellent benefits package

Great career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales.
• Ability to engage with senior leaders both virtually and face-to-face.
• Passion for FMCG, retail, and food manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with new clients and convert leads.
• Own the sales process from outreach to closing the deal.
• Sell an industry subscription product focused on retail insights.

Skills

Sales Target Achievement

Relationship Building

Client Engagement

FMCG Knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about the food and drink industry? Do you thrive in a client-facing, business development role where you engage with senior commercial leaders? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We're partnering with a leading insights-led organisation that supports some of the biggest names in food retail and manufacturing. As their business continues to grow, they're looking for an ambitiousBusiness Development Managerto join their commercial team and help accelerate client acquisition across the UK and Europe.

Key Accountabilities.

• Building relationships with new clients and converting cold and warm leads into commercial success
• Owning the sales process from initial outreach to closing the deal
• Engaging with senior-level stakeholders
• Selling a well-respected industry subscription product focused on retail and FMCG insights
• Working closely with internal teams to align client needs with business solutions

People Profile

• A proven track record of exceeding sales targets in a B2B environment
• Confidence and professionalism in engaging with senior leaders both virtually and face-to-face
• A real passion for FMCG, retail, and food manufacturing sectors
• Tenacity, curiosity, and a natural flair for relationship-building

The Offer:

• Salary between £40,000 – £50,000
• Car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working (2 days per week in Hertfordshire)
• Great career development opportunities with a business making a tangible impact across the industry

If you're commercially driven, love the food industry, and enjoy opening doors and creating long-lasting partnerships, I would love to hear from you! Please connect for a confidential conversation.