Business Development Manager

Level Up Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to cover the Lake District. This is a field-based role focused on new business development, where you'll proactively identify new customers while nurturing existing accounts. Offering a competitive salary of £38,000 - £42,000 plus car allowance and OTE of £12-£15k+, this position promises significant growth opportunities within a market-leading organisation known for quality and service.

Benefits

Car allowance

Uncapped OTE

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• A background in new business development.
• Proven ability to exceed targets and grow territory.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and convert new customers across the Lake District.
• Strengthen relationships with current customers for retention.
• Deliver sales and profit growth in line with territory targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams for customer solutions.
• Maintain accurate reporting to meet KPI targets.

Skills

Results-driven

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and confident working independently

Job description

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for winning new business? Do you thrive on developing fresh opportunities and building long-term partnerships?

We're recruiting an Business Development Manager for a leading foodservice supplier, covering the Lake District. This role is perfect for someone who loves being out in the field, opening doors, and growing a territory through proactive, strategic new business development.

In this fast-paced, autonomous role, around 80% of your focus will be on generating new business, with the remaining 20% on nurturing and developing existing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Win new business
  • Proactively identify, target, and convert new customers across the Lake District.
  • Build a strong pipeline through canvassing, networking, and local market insight.
  • Present tailored solutions that showcase value, quality, and commercial advantage.
• Grow and retain existing accounts
  • Strengthen relationships with current customers, ensuring exceptional service and retention.
  • Identify growth opportunities by analysing spend, spotting gaps, and optimising product mix.
• Drive commercial performance
  • Deliver sustainable sales and profit growth in line with ambitious territory targets.
  • Use market knowledge to spot trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate to deliver a great customer experience
  • Partner with internal Category Specialists to support customer development and menu solutions.
• Stay accountable
  • Maintain accurate reporting, ensuring KPIs such as call rate, pipeline activity, and new business wins are met.

What we're looking for

• A results-driven Business Development Manager with a strong background in new business development.
• Proven ability to exceed targets and grow a territory from both new and existing customers.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and confident working independently.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on offer

• £38,000 - £42,000 base salary
• £7,000 car allowance
• Uncapped OTE of £12-£15k+
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A wide range of additional company benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the Lake District territory, drive significant new business growth, and make a real impact within a market-leading organisation known for quality, service, and strong customer partnerships.

If you're motivated, ambitious, and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.