Business Development Manager

Solutions Driven; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in food and public health solutions seeks a Business Development Manager in Leeds. This role focuses on driving business growth while working closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in B2B sales, public health, and a strategic mindset to diversify services effectively.

Benefits

High autonomy in decision-making

Growth and progression opportunities

Supportive collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales and hitting sales targets.
• Track record managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in public health, food businesses, or local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and validate new service line opportunities.
• Promote the proposition to Local Authorities.
• Identify and pursue new tender opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Stakeholder relationship management

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Proactivity

CRM proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

Business Development Manager – Food & Public Health Solutions

£50,000 per annum plus commission & company car

The business are a leading provider of compliance, veterinary, and public health solutions to the food industry, supporting both public and private sector clients across the UK and internationally. Following recent investment and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a talented Business Development Manager to join their team in Leeds.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the COO, you will play a pivotal role in driving new business streams and diversifying their service offering. This is a standalone position with significant autonomy, supported by a lead generation partner, a project manager, and the marketing team. You will:

• Analyse and validate new service line opportunities – develop business cases and take viable projects to market, including potential M&A activity.
• Promote our proposition to Local Authorities – covering areas such as Animal Welfare Licensing, Animal Feed Inspections, and Food Hygiene Inspections.
• Identify and pursue new tender opportunities – ensuring compelling and timely bid submissions.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of the business, with the chance to get involved in acquisitions and new market development.

What They're Looking For:

Must-Have:

• Proven experience in B2B sales and stakeholder relationship management.
• Track record of hitting sales targets and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commercially minded, analytical, and a proactive self-starter.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Experience in public health, food businesses, auditing, local authorities, or animal welfare.
• Lead Auditor or veterinary background (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience in the meat or broader food industry.

Why Join them?

• Shape and diversify the business: Take the lead on new initiatives and influence company strategy.
• High autonomy: Work directly with senior leadership and make your mark.
• Growth and progression: Involvement in acquisitions, new service development, and a pathway to commercial director roles.
• Supportive environment: Collaborative team, strong leadership, and a focus on your professional growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Veterinary Services, Public Health, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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