Business Development Manager

Brakes; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Home-based contract

Job summary

Brakes is seeking a Business Development Manager for a home/field-based role in the South Lakes area. The role offers up to £36,000 base salary with uncapped bonus potential and a company car or car allowance, plus a home-based contract.

You will hunt for new business, nurture relationships with local independent food market players, and tailor propositions to save customers time and money. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, target-driven, and comfortable working out on the

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate a commercial mindset with drive and ambition.
• Customer focus is essential, both in field and home-based settings.
• Experience in food service or wholesaling is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new independent business opportunities to maintain a healthy pipeline.
• Build connections with local independent food market players.
• Craft tailored culinary propositions to help customers save time and money.
• Drive growth and hit profit targets with rewards tied to performance.
• Onboard new clients and collaborate with Area Sales Manager to integrate them smoothly.
• Monitor competition and market trends to provide insights and effective solutions.

Skills

New business development

Relationship building

Target driven

Field sales

Job description

Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based - South Lakes

Up to £36,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or Car allowance & home-based contract

What you'll be doing:

• Scope out, hunt, and seal the deal with fresh, independent new business opportunities whilst keeping that pipeline flowing
• Cultivate killer connections with independent players in the local food market using your innate curiosity for all things foodie
• Craft bespoke culinary propositions to help our customers save precious time and money
• Serve up some tasty growth, hitting those profit targets and being rewarded accordingly
• Welcome aboard new clients with style and finesse, making sure they feel right at home with your Area Sales Manager buddy
• Keep an eye on the competition and independent market trends, so you can dish out the hottest solutions and insights from the world's biggest food wholesaler
• Crush those market goals like a seasoned foodie conquering a buffet!

What we are looking for:

• Ideally, you'll come from a similar background to Field Sales, however this isn't essential.
• We are looking for people who have a commercial mindset, who have the drive and ambition to make a difference to the business by delivering against targets.
• The customer will be at heart of everything you do, so being confident being out on the field is essential.
• We have a great induction programme where we will teach you everything you need to know about our products and the business, so although food service experience/ hospitality would be advantageous, you'll get the training you need to succeed.
• We're not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.

We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.