Business Development Manager

Finsbury Food Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth in their commercial team. This role focuses on managing key national foodservice accounts, building strong relationships, and driving sales and profitability. You'll collaborate closely with various teams to implement strategic account plans, monitor market trends, and ensure customer satisfaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses, fostering professional growth and career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Company Shop

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Recognition Awards

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in account management within the foodservice or FMCG industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by managing and developing key national foodservice accounts.
• Identify opportunities to expand product listings and drive incremental growth.

Skills

Account Management

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Location:

UK (Remote Working)

Shift:

Monday to Friday

Salary:

Competitive + Benefits & Car Allowance

We have an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Commercial team.

Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards, and build long-term relationships with major retailers and the foodservice channel. We produce a variety of bakery products, including sharing cakes, tray bakes, and party cakes, serving 75% of the UK market.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will drive growth by managing key national foodservice accounts, building strong relationships, and achieving sales and profitability targets. The role requires identifying opportunities, implementing strategic plans, and ensuring customer satisfaction within the bakery category.

This fast-paced role demands proven experience in account management within the out-of-home or FMCG industry. Strong communication skills are essential for maintaining stakeholder relationships and delivering excellent customer service.

This position is home-based with travel to sites in Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cardiff, or Salisbury for meetings, which may be weekly or monthly.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience with one of the UK's largest bakery businesses, working with a friendly team offering growth and career development opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary contact for assigned accounts, achieving sales and profit targets.
• Identify opportunities for product listing expansion and growth through NPD and range extensions.
• Develop and execute tailored account plans, forecast sales, and coordinate with supply chain and production.
• Collaborate with customers to develop insights and initiatives, monitor market trends, and identify emerging opportunities.
• Liaise with internal teams for project delivery and product launches, and provide regular updates to senior leadership.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record in account management within foodservice or FMCG industries.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze data and develop actionable strategies.
• Results-driven, proactive problem solver.
• Experience with NPD in bakery or similar categories is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and events.

What We Offer

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Enhanced pension scheme and death-in-service benefit.
• Employee assistance program and retail discounts.
• Company shop with heavily discounted products.
• Refer a Friend scheme (up to £300 per referral).
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a growing organisation.

If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more!