Business Development Manager - Catering Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Travel allowance

Job summary

Corecruitment is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK and European markets. You will cultivate opportunities in design, construction, interiors, hospitality and F&B, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and identifying high-value projects.

Based in the South East with travel, you will collaborate with international BDM teams, attend industry events, and help shape the portfolio through proactive market intelligence and disciplined

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Established network among architects, interior designers, project managers, developers or consultants.
• Strong understanding of design/construction processes from concept to delivery.
• Experience operating UK and Europe markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop BD activity across UK and Europe.
• Build relationships with architects, interior designers and project teams.
• Engage senior stakeholders to progress opportunities.
• Monitor market activity and trends.
• Collaborate with international BDM teams to share leads.
• Attend industry events to raise market presence.
• Maintain accurate activity records and handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Networking

Relationship management

Travel

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.