Business Development Manager

Zachary Daniels; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food and drink company is looking for a Business Development Manager to join its expanding commercial team in Harrogate. This hybrid role focuses on generating and converting new business opportunities across hospitality and retail. Ideal candidates are proactive and enjoy winning new customers. Responsibilities include managing the full sales cycle, building relationships with decision-makers, and delivering engaging product presentations. Competitive salary of £30,000 plus commission, pension, and benefits offered.

Benefits

Commission

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or sales, especially in food and drink sectors.
• Ability to build strong, long-term relationships.
• Proficiency in managing sales processes and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business in various sectors.
• Manage the complete sales process from outreach to closure.
• Deliver product presentations and tastings to engage customers.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales proficiency

Pipeline management

Job description

Business Development Manager - FMCG £30,000 + Commission, pension & benefits Hybrid / Field Based, Harrogate

Looking to step into a Business Development Manager position where you can make a real impact? This growing food and drink business is expanding its commercial team and is searching for a Business Development Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, sales-led environment. If you love opening doors, building relationships, and driving new business, this could be the right move.

The company operates within premium food and drink, supplying customers across hospitality, foodservice, independent retail, wholesalers and specialist distributors.

As the new Business Development Manager, you'll focus purely on generating and converting new opportunities. That means owning the sales cycle, building a strong pipeline, and bringing on board high-value customers across multiple channels. It's a role for someone who's hungry, proactive, and loves the buzz of winning.

You'll :

Identify, approach, and convert new business within hospitality, foodservice, retail and wholesale.

Manage the full sales process from outreach to close.

Build strong, long-term relationships with chefs, purchasing teams, and decision-makers.

Deliver product presentations, tastings, and visits to drive engagement.

Keep CRM, pipeline, forecasting and reporting up to date.

Spot new opp...