Business Development Manager

Devonvale Bakery; Honiton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Devonvale Bakery is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across wholesale, retail and foodservice channels from its Honiton base. You will build and deepen customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with NPD and operations to launch products.

A proactive, food-loving leader who can close deals will thrive here. Ideally located within a commutable distance of EX14 1ST, you will work with a small, agile team, influence brand visibility, and represent the

Qualifications

• Passion for food and the food industry.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a "get stuff done" attitude.
• Great communicator who builds rapport and trust.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and career-committed.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with SME experience.

Responsibilities

• Find and win new customers across multiple channels (wholesale, retail, foodservice).
• Strengthen and grow existing customer accounts.
• Drive brand visibility and marketing activity (including social media and digital content).
• Work closely with our NPD and operations team to help launch new products.
• Be the face of Devonvale at industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Sales experience

Closing deals

Relationship building

Communication

SME experience

UK national accounts experience

Job description

Business Development Manager – Devonvale Bakery (Honiton, Devon)

Location: Flexible, but ideally within commutable distance of our bakery in Devon, EX14 1ST

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience & performance based

Start Date: 1st September 2026, but with flexibility

About Us

Devonvale Bakery is an ambitious and respected manufacturer of delicious baked and sweet snacking products. We’re known for our quality, consistency, and customer care — and we’re growing. With exciting plans for innovation, brand development, and new markets, we’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Business Development Manager to join our team.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a sales job. You'll be at the forefront of our growth strategy, helping us drive revenue, strengthen relationships, and build a presence across retail, foodservice, and wholesale sectors.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or an up-and-coming star with hunger and potential, if you love food and have a nose for opportunity, we want to hear from you.

• A Key Account Executive or Business Development Exec ready to take the next step
• A BDM, Sales Manager, National Account Executive/Manager who has proven direct sales achievements
• Someone who thrives on building connections, and KNOWS HOW TO CLOSE A DEAL!

What You’ll Do

• Find and win new customers across multiple channels (wholesale, retail, foodservice)
• Strengthen and grow existing customer accounts
• Drive brand visibility and marketing activity (including social media and digital content)
• Work closely with our NPD and operations team to help launch new products
• Be the face of Devonvale at industry events and trade shows

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for food and the food industry
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a "get stuff done" attitude
• Great communicator who builds rapport and trust
• Self-motivated, reliable, and career-committed
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with SME EXPERIENCE
• Experience: with a MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS of business sales exposure - with some experience of selling to key and national accounts in the UK and achieving results!

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a supportive and experienced CEO with over 30 years in food
• Be part of an exciting period of brand and product growth
• Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and genuine influence in a small, agile team

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED AT THIS STAGE