Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

High street discounts

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

WR Logistics in Devon is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to join our award-winning food service distribution team across South West England. You will focus on new business, build lasting customer relationships and drive profitable growth in your portfolio.

The role covers identifying and securing new food service customers, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding, and delivering exceptional service to both new and existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within foodservice or food distribution.
• Strong new business development skills with a hunter mentality.
• Background in foodservice with a good understanding of the sector.
• Commercially astute with a focus on margin and profitability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and highly organised.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the food service sector.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both new and existing accounts.
• Achieve and exceed sales and profit targets.
• Build long-term customer relationships.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

New business development

Foodservice knowledge

Margin profitability

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivation

Highly organised

UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager - Food Service
Devon
Salary: Up to 45,000 + Bonus + Company Benefits

Are you a driven, commercially focused sales professional with a passion for food service? Do you thrive on winning new business and building strong, lasting customer relationships? If so, we want to hear from you.

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join an award winning food service distributor working across South West England.

The Role

This is a predominantly new business role identifying, targeting and securing new food service customers across the region. Alongside winning new accounts, you'll ensure exceptional customer service and drive profitable growth within your portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the food service sector
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both new and existing accounts
• Achieve and exceed sales and profit targets
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities

About You

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within foodservice or food distribution
• Strong new business development skills with a hunter mentality
• Background in foodservice with a good understanding of the sector
• Commercially astute with a focus on margin and profitability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven and highly organised
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to 45,000 per annum)
• Generous bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• High street discounts
• Ongoing training, development and internal progression opportunities

Join us and help shape the future of food service distribution in the region.