Business Development Manager Catering Design

Midas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in managing existing accounts and exploring new business opportunities within the vibrant HoReCa sector. You will oversee a diverse portfolio, ensuring client satisfaction while strategically driving growth. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in business development, showcasing exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a thriving industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car (EV or Hybrid) or Car Allowance

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong track record in business development or account management.
• Experience in the hospitality or foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts and drive new business opportunities.
• Work closely with internal teams to translate client briefs.

Skills

Business Development

Account Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Numerical Skills

IT Literacy

Tools

CAD

Job description

Business Development Manager – Catering Design

Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Leicester, Nottingham, Northampton, Cheltenham, Bristol, Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Cambridge.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 base, OTE £70,000 - £80,000, Car (EV or Hybrid) or Car Allowance, plus other Company Benefits.

Company: We’re a leading UK foodservice design and build contractor, trusted by clients across the hospitality sector. Starting out as a specialist in design, we’ve expanded our services to offer a complete turnkey solution—including commercial kitchen design, catering equipment supply, installation, interior fit-outs, contract furniture, and bespoke manufacturing. Our in-house team of designers, visualisers, and project managers bring creativity, technical know-how, and energy to every project, always aiming to exceed expectations.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, your role will be an even split between managing existing accounts and driving new business opportunities within the HoReCa sector—ranging from coffee shops and restaurants to hotels and contract caterers.

You’ll manage a portfolio of 8–12 accounts with spends between £500,000 and £4 million, while actively hunting for and converting new opportunities. You’ll work closely with internal teams to translate client briefs into actionable solutions and present these with confidence. Strategic thinking, strong communication, and a proactive mindset are essential as you balance nurturing long-term relationships with securing fresh business to fuel growth.

The Person

You’ll have a strong track record in business development or account management within the hospitality or foodservice industry—ideally working with clients such as hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, contract caterers, or bars. Experience with CAD is a plus but not required.

• A natural relationship builder who can spot upsell opportunities and maximise account profitability
• Confident, commercially aware, and results-driven
• Numerate and IT literate