Business Development Manager

FMCG Selection; London; On-site; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

33 Days Holiday

Company Pension

Job summary

A leading supplier of premium desserts is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance partnerships with independent hotels and restaurants across London and the Home Counties. This role is perfect for a culinary professional looking to transition into sales. With a competitive salary and opportunity for growth, this position combines a love for food with business acumen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or in hospitality is essential.
• Passion for desserts and food.
• Ability to meet and present to potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing accounts in hospitality.
• Develop new business opportunities in the region.
• Act as an ambassador for high-quality dessert products.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication

Sales

Education

Background in Hospitality or Culinary Arts

Job description

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Business Development Manager – Premium Desserts

Oxford, Cambridge, Home Counties & North London

Are you a chef or hospitality professional looking to step away from the kitchen and into a commercial role?

Do you still love food, but want a new challenge that uses your industry knowledge in a different way?

A leading supplier of premium desserts to the hospitality trade is seeking a Business Development Manager to cover Oxford, Cambridge, the Home Counties and North London.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who understands what great food looks like and, more importantly, how it should be served, and who wants to use that knowledge to build relationships and grow business with independent hotels, restaurants and fine dining establishments.

What the role involves:

• Representing a high-quality range of desserts to chefs, GMs, and owners across your region
• Managing and growing existing accounts
• Proactively developing new business opportunities with the right customers
• Working closely with hospitality professionals to understand their menus and recommend products that elevate their dessert offering
• Acting as a true ambassador for a business known for quality, innovation and service

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a background as a chef or in hospitality and is ready to explore a commercial path
• Is passionate about food, especially desserts
• Is confident in meeting people, presenting products, and building relationships
• Understands the pace and expectations of kitchens and can speak the same language as chefs
• Is motivated, reliable and capable of working independently on the road

What’s on offer:

• Basic salary of up to £34,000
• Company car
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension

If you’re ready to hang up your apron but still want to work with incredible food and inspiring people, this is a rare opportunity to do just that.

For more information, please contact Aidan at FMCG Selection on 01943 667280 or [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale Food and Beverage, Hospitality, and Accommodation and Food Services

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