Business Development Manager - Food & Nutrition

Atom Recruitment; Leeds; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and nutrition sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and build relationships in the flavours and ingredients market. This home-based role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in technical sales or NPD within the food and beverage industry. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Expensed company car

Five weeks holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a technical salesperson in the food and beverage industry.
• Proven track record in launching products and building supplier relationships.
• Desire to transition from technical/NPD roles into sales.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of flavours and ingredients strategy by meeting sales targets.
• Build lasting relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers.

Skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Strategic thinking

Education

BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific or technical discipline

Job description

Business Development Manager - Food & Nutrition

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Our client is a market-leading, innovative distributor of speciality ingredients and flavours for the food, nutrition, supplement, and medical nutrition markets in the UK. They have invested significantly in sales, innovation, and marketing resources, with ambitious growth strategies.

They believe that delivering ultimate customer value begins with their people. By prioritizing employee development, they empower their teams to grow, innovate, and excel, ensuring exceptional service and solutions that exceed expectations.

They are seeking a dynamic and driven Technical Sales Manager passionate about flavours, food ingredients, and the food and beverage industry. This is a home-based role with regular visits to customers and their HQ in the UK, with occasional visits to Ireland. It is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Division Manager.

The client also considers candidates currently in technical/NPD roles as Flavour or Beverage Technologists who wish to transition into a commercial role.

Job Purpose

• Drive growth of the flavours and ingredients strategy by meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Build lasting relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Identify and convert potential business opportunities into successful partnerships.
• Collaborate with Innovation and Manufacturing teams to develop solutions that meet customer needs.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers to improve their products.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Sales

• Achieve sales budgets for food ingredients and flavours.
• Develop strong customer relationships through regular visits and excellent service.
• Maintain CRM records with sales information.
• Expand key markets using defined strategies.

Manufacturer Relationships

• Engage with manufacturers across key organic product groups.
• Gather marketing information and ensure UK stock availability.
• Communicate with supplier partners and develop new supplier relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific or technical discipline, or industrial experience.
• Experience as a technical salesperson in the food and beverage industry, focusing on flavours and ingredients, or current technical/NPD roles with a desire to move into sales.
• Proven track record in launching products and building sustainable supplier relationships.
• Strong communication skills, proactive attitude, and strategic thinking.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (negotiable based on experience), plus benefits including an expensed company car, five weeks holiday, pension, healthcare, and a bonus scheme.

To apply, send your CV to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.