Business Development Manager

Sticks'n'Sushi; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales and build partnerships with corporate clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong networking skills and a proactive attitude towards business growth. This full-time role offers a salary of £45-£50k per annum, with various employee benefits including discounts and development support.

Benefits

50% discount in all restaurants

Competitive referral bonus

Access to wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Development and progression support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales roles, particularly in the catering or hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to attract corporate clients.
• Identify and build partnerships with corporate offices and catering businesses.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets by securing contracts.

Skills

Ambitious, organised and driven for success

Strong commercial mindset with profit and loss accountability on events

Naturally passionate about food and quality service

Confident in networking and relationship management

Proactive and driven to achieve sales targets

Motivating and inspiring teams

Job description

We are looking for exceptional Business Development Manager – B2B Catering at Sticks‘n’Sushi!

Full-time role - £45-£50k per annum

At Sticks’n’Sushi we employ people with big smiles and small egos. People with personalities, who think “WE” rather than “I”. That is our recipe for a great working environment with room for everyone. Our aim is to be the greatest hosts – if you would like to join an international team of likeminded people with a passion for service, knowledge and going the extra mile we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working with us

We care greatly about looking after you and work hard to make life at Sticks'n'Sushi the best it can be. This is a place where you can learn, grow and develop skills that will stand you in good stead for a lifetime.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• 50% discount in all Sticks‘n’Sushi restaurants in Copenhagen, UK and Berlin
• Competitive referral bonus
• Exclusive access to great restaurants, bars, hotels through CODE app
• Access to our wellbeing support- Hospitality Action
• Wagestream- access to your earned wages whenever you need it and a range of financial benefits
• Team get togethers, legendary staff parties and awards once a year!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to attend various events and concerts
• Development and progression support

About the role

From our Copenhagen beginnings, our intention was always to be one of a kind. We ensure our guests enter our restaurant with a big IRASHAIMASSE (welcome to our restaurant) and leave us with the best feeling possible.

The right attitude is a must, experience is not always the most important thing. The ideal Business Development Manager candidate will be responsible for identifying and acquiring new business opportunities, building strong relationships with corporate guests, and driving revenue growth. This role involves working with restaurants, food service providers, and corporate clients to enhance business partnerships and expand market presence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to attract corporate clients
• Identify, engage and drive partnerships with PAs, corporate offices, catering businesses, and food suppliers for business collaborations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and third-party catering companies
• Provide personally curated menus for corporate parties large or small. Innovative at creating bespoke solutions
• Analyse market trends, competitor strategies, and customer preferences in the restaurant industry
• Identify opportunities for menu customisation and pricing strategies
• Achieve and exceed sales targets by securing long-term contracts and high-value orders
• Develop marketing and promotional strategies to enhance visibility in the corporate sector
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, chefs) to ensure seamless service execution
• Efficiently managing RFPs (Request for Proposals)

Key skills:

• Ambitious, organised and driven for success
• Strong commercial mindset with profit and loss accountability on events
• Be naturally passionate about food and quality service
• Confident in networking and relationship management
• Proactive and driven to achieve sales targets
• Motivating and inspiring teams

Apply today and you'll receive a quick response to meet with us!