Business Development Manager

Zest Food Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company car

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in London is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth. The role involves generating new business and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales within the foodservice industry, strong negotiation skills, and a customer-first mentality. This position offers a competitive salary, company car, and additional benefits, fostering career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry is essential.
• Detail-oriented with a customer-first mentality.
• Strong commercial awareness and good grasp of market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets.
• Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships.
• Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion.

Skills

Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry

Confident and adaptable communicator

Detail-oriented with a customer-first mentality

Skilled negotiator

Enthusiastic team player

Strong commercial awareness

Job description

Business Development Manager – London, UK

An established and forward‑thinking foodservice provider is looking for a motivated field‑based Business Development Manager to join its expanding team. This role focuses on generating new business, maintaining and growing existing client relationships, and supporting regional growth through collaborative sales efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets
• Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships
• Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion
• Deliver high standards of service through consistent client engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve product offerings and market reach
• Strengthen the company’s visibility in the assigned area through proactive networking and strategy input
• Complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks on schedule

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry – essential
• Solid understanding of food products and knowledge of hospitality or leisure sectors
• Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure
• Detail‑oriented with a customer‑first mentality
• Skilled negotiator, comfortable influencing at multiple levels
• Enthusiastic team player who values relationships and delivers excellent service
• Highly organised, self‑driven, with a positive attitude and strategic mindset
• Competent with standard computer systems (training on in‑house tools provided)
• Strong commercial awareness and good grasp of market dynamics

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts on food products

If you have relevant experience in sales, account management, or business development within foodservice, we encourage you to apply. Shortlisting will begin early in the new year.