Business Development Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. in Bolton is seeking a Business Development Manager for a food manufacturing business poised for rapid growth. You will work with the owner to identify opportunities, expand into new markets and pursue profitability across the UK & EMEA.

The role offers travel to major tradeshows and a clear path to influence company expansion. The ideal candidate has food manufacturing or foodservice experience, proven sales or BD background, strong negotiation and communication

Qualifications

• Experience in Food/Food & Beverage Manufacturing or Foodservice industry background.
• Experience in business development or sales.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel (e.g. tradeshows/international exhibitions).

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement growth opportunities with the company owner to improve production processes, equipment, markets and partnerships.
• Manage relationships with existing customers to ensure satisfaction and secure further business.
• Generate new business by following up on leads, visiting trade shows and strengthening the company brand.
• Research and deliver waste and cost reduction measures to improve profitability.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Job description

Business Development Manager – Food Manufacturing

Bolton

£35,000 – £40,000 + Net Profit Bonus

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Are you experienced in scaling Food Manufacturing or Foodservice businesses and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a big impact at a company that is poised to be a major exporter in the North West?

This new Food Manufacturing business is already working closely with organisations such as the GM Growth Hub to scale rapidly and meet demand from foodservice & wholesale clients across the UK & EMEA. They’re investing significantly to acquire new equipment and increase output, and they’re now looking for someone to join them as they enter an exciting new chapter.

In this role you’ll work closely with the company owner to identify opportunities and implement initiatives to increase efficiencies, reduce waste, improve profitability, penetrate new markets and secure new clients.

What's in it for you

• Join a rapidly growing business at the perfect time where you can make an impact and get rewarded based on company growth
• Funded travel to big tradeshows across the UK and overseas where you can network and build the company brand
• Work in a tight‑knit and professional team atmosphere where staff are looked after by the company owner e.g. team meals and events

Responsibilities

• Working with the company owner to identify & implement opportunities for growth & improvement e.g. production processes, new equipment, new markets, investment partners
• Handling relationships with existing customers, ensuring overall satisfaction and securing further business
• Generating new business by following up on leads, visiting trade shows and developing the company’s brand
• Researching and delivering waste & cost reduction measures to improve profitability

Ideal candidates will have

• Coming from a Food / Beverage Manufacturing or Foodservice industry background
• Experience in business development or sales, or possessing a strong commercial awareness through a customer‑facing Food Manufacturing role
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, capable of working with a diverse client base
• Full driving license and comfortable with travel, such as for tradeshows and international exhibitions