Business Development Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Manager to join an award-winning food manufacturer in Greater London, England. This field-based role involves managing key wholesaler and retail accounts, expanding your pipeline by targeting new foodservice customers such as restaurants and takeaways. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in foodservice sales, and managing client relationships effectively, and will thrive on customer interactions. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the market across the South of England.

Qualifications

• Experience managing wholesaler and retail accounts.
• Background in food manufacturing or wholesaling.
• Ability to expand market presence and pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Manage key wholesaler and retail accounts.
• Build a pipeline of new prospective customers.
• Focus on expanding market presence in foodservice.

Skills

Experience in foodservice sales

Account management

Customer relationship building

Job description

Could you be interested in a field-based sales role with an award-winning manufacturer working across the South of England?

BDM role is with a multi-channel food manufacturer known for their quality of product and service. Your initial focus will be to manage a core of key customers, then building out your pipeline of new prospective foodservice customers like restaurants and takeaway.

You will be responsible for managing key wholesaler and retail accounts while expanding market presence within foodservice across the South of England.

Previous experience working for a wholesaler or food manufacturer will be key to your early successes in this role. Experience of selling to restaurants or takeaways is advantageous.

Please note: this is a field-based role in the South of England, with consistent travel to customers.