Business Development Manager

Brakes; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Home-based contract

Job summary

Brakes is hiring a Business Development Manager to cover the South Lakes on a home/field basis. You will hunt and win new independents, build relationships with local food market players, and craft tailored offers that save time and money for customers.

You'll benefit from an uncapped bonus potential, a company car or car allowance, and a home-based contract. Brakes emphasises an inclusive culture where you bring your whole self to work and help define the company’s future.

Qualifications

• Customer is at the heart of everything you do.
• Commercial mindset with drive to hit targets.
• Confident working in the field and on the road.
• Hospitality/food service experience advantageous but training provided.
• Inclusive workplace culture and sense of belonging.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities to maintain a strong pipeline.
• Build connections with independent local food market players.
• Create tailored culinary propositions to save customers time and money.
• Drive growth and meet profit targets.
• Onboard new clients and guide them through setup.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Aim to exceed market goals.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Target driven

Customer focus

Field sales

Job description

Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based - South Lakes

Up to £36,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or Car allowance & home-based contract

What you'll be doing:

• Scope out, hunt, and seal the deal with fresh, independent new business opportunities whilst keeping that pipeline flowing
• Cultivate killer connections with independent players in the local food market using your innate curiosity for all things foodie
• Craft bespoke culinary propositions to help our customers save precious time and money
• Serve up some tasty growth, hitting those profit targets and being rewarded accordingly
• Welcome aboard new clients with style and finesse, making sure they feel right at home with your Area Sales Manager buddy
• Keep an eye on the competition and independent market trends, so you can dish out the hottest solutions and insights from the world's biggest food wholesaler
• Crush those market goals like a seasoned foodie conquering a buffet!

What we are looking for:

• Ideally, you'll come from a similar background to Field Sales, however this isn't essential.
• We are looking for people who have a commercial mindset, who have the drive and ambition to make a difference to the business by delivering against targets.
• The customer will be at heart of everything you do, so being confident being out on the field is essential.
• We have a great induction programme where we will teach you everything you need to know about our products and the business, so although food service experience/ hospitality would be advantageous, you'll get the training you need to succeed.
• We're not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.

We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.