Business Development Manager - Catering Projects

Corecruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Corecruitment is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK and Europe, building relationships with architects, interior designers, project managers and developers in design, construction, interiors, hospitality and F&B. You will identify and nurture commercial opportunities across sectors and markets.

Travel across the UK and Europe is a requirement as you collaborate with international teams to convert opportunities into lasting, valuable projects, while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or client management.
• Established network among architects, interior designers, PMs, developers or consultants.
• Strong understanding of design and construction processes from concept to delivery.
• Experience in hospitality, F&B or related commercial sectors.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Consultative, relationship-led approach with strong commercial awareness.
• Able to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement BD activity across UK and Europe.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals.
• Engage senior stakeholders early to position the business.
• Monitor market activity and competitor trends.
• Collaborate with Dubai- and Singapore-based BD teams.
• Attend industry events to increase market presence.
• Maintain accurate activity records and handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client relationships

Architect network

Interiors network

Design and construction

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Job description

The Role: Business Development manager

Location: South East with Travel

Sector: Sales – Business Development – Catering – Project Management

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + Bonus + Travel Allowance

We are working with an established international business to find an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK and European markets. You'll join a connected global team, collaborating closely with colleagues in Dubai and Singapore, and play a key role in identifying and developing new commercial opportunities across the design, construction, interiors, hospitality, and F&B sectors.

This position offers the chance to build trusted relationships with influential industry professionals, share market intelligence across international markets, and support the long-term succession of an established UK and Europe portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development activity across the UK and Europe, generating and qualifying leads into commercially valuable projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, interior designers, project managers, developers, consultants, and other design and construction professionals.
• Engage key decision-makers at an early stage of the project lifecycle to position the business effectively.
• Monitor market activity, upcoming developments, and competitor trends.
• Collaborate with Dubai- and Singapore-based BDM teams, sharing intelligence, contacts, and leads to maximise opportunities.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to increase market presence.
• Maintain accurate records of activity and work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth handover from opportunity to delivery.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded, well-connected BD professional with experience in design, construction, interiors, hospitality, F&B, or a related project-led environment. You'll be comfortable engaging senior stakeholders over an extended sales cycle and translating relationships into meaningful commercial outcomes.

You will have:

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management.
• An established network among architects, interior designers, project managers, developers, or consultants.
• Strong understanding of the design and construction process, from concept through to procurement and delivery.
• Knowledge of hospitality, F&B, or related commercial sectors.
• Experience managing opportunities across the UK and/or Europe.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• A consultative, relationship-led approach with strong commercial awareness.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe as required.

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restrictions and be willing and happy to travel.