Business Development Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health plan

25 days holiday

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction seeks a proactive Business Development Manager to expand our food service distribution presence in Devon and surrounding areas. You will identify and secure new customers, manage end-to-end sales, and ensure excellent service to foster profitable growth.

You should bring a proven B2B sales track record in foodservice or distribution, a hunter mindset, and a full UK driving licence. This on-site role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales within foodservice or distribution.
• Strong new business development with hunter mindset.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commercially astute with focus on margin.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the food service sector
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both new and existing accounts
• Achieve and exceed sales and profit targets
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities

Skills

B2B sales

New business development

Foodservice knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Results-driven

Job description

Business Development Manager – Food Service
Devon
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Company Benefits

Are you a driven, commercially focused sales professional with a passion for food service? Do you thrive on winning new business and building strong, lasting customer relationships? If so, we want to hear from you.

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join an award winning food service distributor working across South West England.

The Role

This is a predominantly new business role identifying, targeting and securing new food service customers across the region. Alongside winning new accounts, you’ll ensure exceptional customer service and drive profitable growth within your portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the food service sector


• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding


• Deliver exceptional customer service to both new and existing accounts


• Achieve and exceed sales and profit targets


• Build strong, long-term customer relationships


• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery


• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities

About You

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within foodservice or food distribution


• Strong new business development skills with a hunter mentality


• Background in foodservice with a good understanding of the sector


• Commercially astute with a focus on margin and profitability


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Self-motivated, target-driven and highly organised


• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £45,000 per annum)


• Generous bonus scheme


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Health cash plan


• High street discounts


• Ongoing training, development and internal progression opportunities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your food service sales career and play a key role in driving growth across the Devon and the surrounding areas, apply today.

Join us and help shape the future of food service distribution in the region.