Business Development Manager

kff; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in foodservice is seeking a Business Development Manager for a home/field-based role covering Essex, Herts, and London. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £41,000, uncapped bonuses, and a company car or travel allowance. The ideal candidate will have a commercial mindset, a passion for food, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients. Join us to help shape the future of our independent business and drive growth in the food market.

Benefits

Company Car

Travel Allowance

Home-Based Contract

Uncapped Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar field sales role is preferred but not essential.
• Foodservice or hospitality experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Scope out and seal deals with independent new business opportunities.
• Cultivate strong relationships with independent players in the local food market.
• Drive growth by hitting profit targets.

Skills

Commercial Mindset

Drive

Customer Focus

Willingness to Learn

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based - Essex/Herts/London

Up to £41,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or travel allowance & home-based contract

Here at kff, we've got ambitious growth plans. If you want to be part of shaping the future of our independent business and join a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

What you'll be doing:

1. Scope out, hunt, and seal deals with independent new business opportunities while maintaining a healthy pipeline.
2. Cultivate strong relationships with independent players in the local food market using your innate curiosity about all things foodie.
3. Craft bespoke culinary propositions to help our customers save time and money.
4. Drive growth by hitting profit targets and being rewarded accordingly.
5. Onboard new clients with professionalism, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported by your Area Sales Manager buddy.
6. Monitor competition and market trends to provide the hottest solutions and insights.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a similar field sales role is preferred but not essential.
• A commercial mindset with drive and ambition to make a positive impact on the business by achieving targets.
• Confident and comfortable being out in the field, with the customer at the heart of everything you do.
• A willingness to learn; our comprehensive induction program will teach you everything you need about our products and business. Foodservice or hospitality experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help shape our culture.