Business Development Manager

Glam; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education catering sector is searching for a dynamic Business Development Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance school catering services while maintaining and growing existing client relationships. You will engage with Business Managers and Head Teachers, introducing innovative catering solutions to schools and academies. With a focus on territory planning and sales, this position allows you to work flexibly, balancing remote work with office time. If you are passionate about making a difference in education and have a knack for business development, this could be your ideal next step.

Benefits

Term Time Only Working Hours

Remote Working Flexibility

Company Car and Expenses

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience and strong territory planning abilities are essential.
• Knowledge of the educational catering industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with Business Managers, Bursars, and Head Teachers.
• Prospect and secure new business from various sources.

Skills

Sales Experience

Territory Planning

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Educational Catering

Experience with MATS and Academies

Job description

Derby/East and West Midlands (Term time only)

Are you ready to make a difference in the education sector? Join us at Dukefield Foodservice, a highly respected name in the education catering industry. We are passionate about enhancing school catering services through our specialised offerings, including catering audit services and food contracts.

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and driven professional to join our team in the Derby/East and West Midlands territory. This is an incredible opportunity for someone with experience in education catering or business development within this sector.

As a Business Development Manager, you will have the chance to work with our existing friendly client base, helping to develop the services they purchase from us while also prospecting and winning new business. Your role will be a balanced mix of maintaining and growing our current relationships and bringing in new clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cultivate and enhance relationships with Business Managers, Bursars, Head Teachers, and Catering Managers.
2. Introduce our range of services to new schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATS).
3. Prospect and secure new business from various sources.
4. Plan, organise, and manage your own appointments.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Proven sales experience is preferred.
2. Strong territory planning abilities are essential.
3. Knowledge of the educational catering industry is desirable.
4. Experience working with MATS, academies, and schools is a plus.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Proficiency in computer skills.
7. Clean driving licence.

Benefits:

1. Term Time Only Working Hours: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule.
2. Remote Working Flexibility: Be based remotely, spending most days on the road and around one day per week in the office.
3. Company Car and Expenses: Travel in comfort.