Business Development Manager

COREcruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist procurement business is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team in Manchester. The role involves driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and identifying new opportunities within the Casual Dining and QSR sectors. The successful candidate will benefit from genuine progression opportunities in a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a field sales role within the food & drink industry.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality and foodservice sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new business opportunities in key verticals.
• Develop a robust sales pipeline through networking and market research.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals aligning with company targets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Commercial acumen

Sales strategy

Job description

Business Development Manager – Specialist Procurement Business – Manchester - Up to £50K + Benefits

My client is an established business who have a fantastic reputation for supplying some of the biggest names in the UK Hospitality and Foodservice sectors.

They are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team.The successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities within the Casual Dining and QSR sectors, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and procurement solutions.

This is the perfect role for a high performing results driven Business Development Manager who is looking to join a reputable business who can offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify and target new business opportunities in key verticals.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking, referrals, and market research.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Collaborate with procurement and delivery teams to design tailored client solutions.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals that align with company targets.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for expansion and service innovation.
• Represent the business at industry events and networking functions.

The Ideal Business Development Manager Candidate:

• Must have a proven track record working in a field sales role within the food & drink industry.
• Strong knowledge or passion for the hospitality and foodservice industries; ideally be well connected within the Casual Dining and QSR channels.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive and strategic mindset.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Full UK Driving licence.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / [e-mail]