Business Development Manager

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + BH

Pension scheme (4% employee, up to 6%;

Life cover

Health plan

Employee discounts

Early access to pay

Dental cover option

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd is partnering with a leading foodservice provider to appoint a Field Based Business Development Manager covering the Cornwall area. You will win new business, build relationships, and drive growth with a data-led approach and active pipeline management.

The role offers a strong earning potential, a fixed package with a competitive total reward, and opportunities to advance within an ambitious growth-focused organisation. Field-based with travel across Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business and delivering sales growth.
• Strong prospecting skills and ability to build and manage an active sales pipeline.
• Confident in negotiating and closing deals with key decision-makers.
• Able to build long-term customer relationships and convert wins into sustainable accounts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win profitable new business across the territory.
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline and forecast.
• Collaborate with Sales Centres to onboard and grow new accounts.
• Deliver against annual new business targets with a data-led approach.

Skills

New business development

Pipeline management

Negotiation

Account acquisition

Territory planning

Self-motivation

Job description

Business Development Manager - Field Based

Recruitment Solutions is pleased to be partnering with a leading foodservice provider to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, across the Cornwall area.

Our Client has ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on winning new business. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys winning new customers, building relationships and driving business growth.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

• Salary of £46,000 + £7,000 Annual Car Allowance
• Total Fixed Annual Package of £54,000
• 25 Days Holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional holidays
• Pension Scheme - contribute 4% and the company will match your contribution, increasing to up to 6% after year one
• Life Cover, with the option to increase your cover
• Health Plan covering everyday medical costs for you and your family, plus access to a digital GP
• Access to confidential support and counselling services
• Exclusive Discounts on Shopping, Cinema, Technology, Travel, Fashion, Food and Drink
• Early Access to up to 20% of your pay before payday
• The Option to Purchase Dental Cover and Critical Illness Cover
• Strong Earning Potential in a performance-led sales role
• The Opportunity to Join an Established Business with Ambitious Growth Plans

In respect of what the role is and the skills needed for the Business Development Manager role, you will be responsible for winning profitable new business across your territory.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING AS THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

• A proven track record of winning new business and delivering sales growth
• Strong prospecting skills and the ability to build and manage an active sales pipeline
• Confidence in negotiating and closing deals with key decision-makers
• The ability to build long-term customer relationships and turn new business wins into sustainable accounts
• A data-led approach to territory planning and identifying new opportunities
• High levels of self-motivation, resilience and accountability
• Experience within foodservice, FMCG or B2B distribution would be advantageous, but a strong new business sales background is essential

This is a target-driven role where you will be expected to identify, approach and convert new free-trade customers, develop a strong pipeline of opportunities and deliver against stretching annual new business targets.

You will also work closely with the Sales Centres to ensure new accounts are onboarded successfully, retained and developed over the long term.

Our Client has a strong market position, established infrastructure and a clear strategy for future growth. This is an opportunity to play an important part in that journey and make a real impact on the business.

If you are ready to take the next step in your sales career, enjoy winning new business and want to make a real difference to a growing organisation, this could be the opportunity for you.