Business Development Manager

Brakes; Strathcarron; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier, Brakes is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Independent Sales Team based in Strathcarron. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, building relationships, and creating customer-centric culinary propositions while achieving ambitious growth targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in Field Sales or similar is preferred but not essential.
• Training provided for new entrants to foodservice or hospitality sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new independent business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with local food market players.
• Create tailored culinary propositions for customers.
• Achieve profit targets and onboard new clients professionally.
• Monitor market trends to provide innovative solutions.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Drive

Confidence in outdoor sales

Job description

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Business Development Manager, Strathcarron

Client: Brakes

Location: Strathcarron, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based - Oban, Fort William, Tarbert, Lochcarron

Salary: Up to £38,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

Brakes is looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team. We have ambitious growth plans and are seeking someone eager to shape the future of our business in foodservice trends.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure new independent business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with local food market players
• Create tailored culinary propositions for customers
• Achieve profit targets and be rewarded for success
• Onboard new clients professionally
• Monitor market trends and competition to provide innovative solutions
• Achieve market goals confidently

Candidate Profile:

Experience in Field Sales or similar is preferred but not essential. A commercial mindset, drive, and ambition are key. Confidence in outdoor sales is necessary. Training will be provided, especially for those new to foodservice or hospitality sectors.

We value diversity and inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help us define our culture.

Additional Information:

Brakes is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and opportunities. We support adjustments in our recruitment process for applicants who need them.

About Brakes:

The UK’s largest foodservice supplier, delivering quality food and ingredients nationwide to various sectors, with a dedicated workforce of 8,000 and growing.