Business Development Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Discounts

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates in Oxfordshire and The Midlands is seeking a Butchery Business Development Manager to expand premium meat presence. This high-visibility, consultative role requires deep meat knowledge and strong commercial drive to grow regional trading accounts across hospitality, retail, healthcare, and education.

You will collaborate with the Field Sales team and Butchery Division to tailor product solutions, review menus with head chefs, and optimize margins while building lasting

Qualifications

• Strong background in the butchery or meat sector, with the credibility to lead detailed product conversations with Head Chefs and procurement heads.
• Proven track record in B2B field sales, account management, or new business development within foodservice or food manufacturing.
• Confident networker with a proactive approach to lead generation, territory planning, and closing sales.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue: Expand the regional customer base by prospecting, pitching, and converting high-value sales leads into long-term trading accounts.
• Account Development: Partner with existing clients to conduct menu reviews, enhance gross margins, and introduce complementary butchery product lines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside the wider Field Sales team and internal Butchery Division to deliver tailored product solutions and technical expertise.
• Commercial Strategy: Monitor territory performance, analyse purchasing trends, and manage competitive pricing structures to maximise account profitability.
• Consultative Selling: Deliver value on every client interaction through specialist advice on cuts, yield, menu planning, and preparation techniques.

Skills

Butchery expertise

Commercial sales

New business development

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager - Butchery

Territory - Oxfordshire & The Midlands

Package: Up to £50,000 Base Salary + Company Car + Performance Bonus

Passionate about premium meat and skilled in commercial sales? A well-established, family-run foodservice supplier with an outstanding industry reputation is seeking a Butchery Business Development Manager to expand their presence across the Oxfordshire & The Midlands

This is a high-visibility, consultative role where your deep meat expertise and commercial drive will directly shape the company's regional growth. Serving high-profile clients across hospitality, retail, healthcare, and education, you will act as a trusted specialist—bridging the gap between culinary teams and top-tier butchery products.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue: Expand the regional customer base by prospecting, pitching, and converting high-value sales leads into long-term trading accounts.
• Account Development: Partner with existing clients to conduct menu reviews, enhance gross margins, and introduce complementary butchery product lines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside the wider Field Sales team and internal Butchery Division to deliver tailored product solutions and technical expertise.
• Commercial Strategy: Monitor territory performance, analyse purchasing trends, and manage competitive pricing structures to maximise account profitability.
• Consultative Selling: Deliver value on every client interaction through specialist advice on cuts, yield, menu planning, and preparation techniques.

Candidate Profile

• Technical Butchery Expertise: Strong background in the butchery or meat sector, with the credibility to lead detailed product conversations with Head Chefs and procurement heads.
• Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in B2B field sales, account management, or new business development within foodservice or food manufacturing.
• New Business Drive: Confident networker with a proactive approach to lead generation, territory planning, and closing sales.
• Requirements: Full UK driving licence.

Package & Benefits

• Base salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Lucrative performance-based bonus scheme
• Company car
• Comprehensive pension scheme and company discounts
• Clear avenues for long-term career progression in a stable, values-led business