Business Development Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare cash plan

Pension

Technology package

Employee benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

BMS Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business in Taunton and surrounding areas within the foodservice sector. You will target pubs, hotels, leisure venues, schools and care settings, building a client portfolio and acting as a trusted partner to key decision-makers.

You should excel at prospecting, opening doors, and closing new accounts, with a consultative sales approach and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a field-based new business sales role.
• Experience in foodservice, hospitality or a related B2B sector.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in the Taunton area.
• Develop a portfolio of customers and manage ongoing relationships.
• Build relationships with Head Chefs, Catering Managers and business owners.
• Open doors, win new accounts and contribute to market share growth.

Skills

New business sales

Prospecting

Relationship building

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager | Foodservice

Territory: Taunton & Surrounding Areas

The Opportunity

Are you a true new business hunter who thrives on opening doors, winning new customers and building long-term relationships? We're looking for a driven Business Development Manager to grow market share across pubs, hotels, leisure venues, schools and care settings. You'll spend the majority of your time identifying and securing new business opportunities, while developing a portfolio of customers and becoming a trusted partner to Head Chefs, Catering Managers and business owners.

About You

• Proven success in a field-based new business sales role
• You genuinely enjoy prospecting, opening doors and winning new accounts
• Experience in foodservice, hospitality or a related B2B sector
• Candidates from food & drink, catering equipment, facilities management, hospitality technology, hygiene services, workwear, merchant services, waste management and other commercial new business environments are encouraged to apply
• Strong relationship builder with a consultative sales approach
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

£40-45k basic + £15k OTE, £7k car allowance, healthcare cash plan, pension, technology package, employee benefits and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

If you love the buzz of winning new business and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.