Business Development Manager

Brakes; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager for a home/field-based role. This position involves developing new business opportunities and cultivating connections within the local food market. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial mindset, confidence in field roles, and an eagerness to hit profit targets. Experience in food service or hospitality is a plus. The company offers up to £38,000 plus uncapped bonus potential along with excellent support and training.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Uncapped bonus potential

Home-based contract

Qualifications

• Confidence in field-based roles essential.
• Commercial mindset and drive to deliver against targets.
• Food service or hospitality experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Scope out and seal deals with new independent business opportunities.
• Cultivate connections with independent players in the local food market.
• Create bespoke culinary propositions to save customers time and money.
• Drive growth by hitting profit targets.
• Onboard new clients with professionalism.
• Monitor market trends and competition.

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based

Up to £38,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans. If you want to be part of shaping the future of our independent business and join a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Scope out, hunt, and seal deals with new independent business opportunities while maintaining a healthy pipeline.
• Cultivate strong connections with independent players in the local food market using your curiosity for all things foodie.
• Create bespoke culinary propositions to help our customers save time and money.
• Drive growth by hitting profit targets and being rewarded accordingly.
• Onboard new clients with professionalism, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported by your Area Sales Manager.
• Monitor market trends and competition to provide the hottest solutions and insights from the world's biggest food wholesaler.
• Achieve market goals with enthusiasm and expertise.

What we are looking for:

Ideally, you’ll come from a similar background to Field Sales, but this isn’t essential.

We seek individuals with a commercial mindset, drive, and ambition to make a difference by delivering against targets.

Customer focus is key, so confidence in field-based roles is essential.

We provide a comprehensive induction programme to train you on our products and business, so food service or hospitality experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help define our culture. #BelongAtBrakes.

Additional Information

At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We focus on potential and fit, not just CVs. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We support our colleagues throughout the application process and are happy to accommodate any adjustments needed.

About Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. We deliver high-quality fresh and frozen food from our distribution centres to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. Our 8,000-strong team is proud to be part of this vital service. And we’re growing!