Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading food wholesaler as a Business Development Manager, focusing on independent clients. You'll identify new business opportunities, build relationships, and drive growth while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits. Comprehensive training provided.

Benefits

Uncapped Bonus Potential

Company Car

Home-based Contract

Qualifications

• Background in Field Sales or similar role preferred.
• Confidence in engaging with customers is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities with independent clients.
• Build strong relationships with food market players.
• Drive growth and achieve profit targets.

Skills

Commercial Mindset

Customer Engagement

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based - Kingston & Chessington

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

Here at Brakes, we've got ambitious growth plans. If you want to be part of shaping the future of our independent business and join a team at the forefront of foodservice trends, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

What you'll be doing:

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with independent clients, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Build strong relationships with independent food market players, leveraging your curiosity and passion for food.
• Develop tailored culinary proposals to help customers save time and money.
• Drive growth and achieve profit targets, earning rewards for your success.
• Onboard new clients professionally, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported by your Area Sales Manager.
• Monitor market trends and competition to provide insights and solutions aligned with the needs of the world's leading food wholesaler.
• Achieve market goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

What we are looking for:

Ideally, you will have a background in Field Sales or a similar role, but this is not essential.

We seek individuals with a commercial mindset, driven and ambitious to make a positive impact by meeting targets.

Confidence in engaging with customers in the field is crucial, as the customer is at the heart of everything you do.

We offer a comprehensive induction program to train you on our products and business. While experience in food service or hospitality is advantageous, we will provide the necessary training for you to succeed.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help define our culture.