Business Development Manager - Food Service

Zest Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to enhance revenue and client relations within London. This field-based position requires a dynamic individual with proven sales experience in the foodservice industry and effective communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary package, bonuses, and additional perks such as a company car and professional development opportunities. Applicants should demonstrate a customer-first approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Bonus scheme

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Pension

Death in service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts on food products

Continued Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development within the foodservice industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of food products and hospitality sectors is required.
• Detail-oriented and self-driven with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by meeting sales targets.
• Build and maintain profitable client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve offerings.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Business development

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Customer-first mentality

Organizational skills

Tools

Standard computer systems

Job description

An established and forward‑thinking foodservice provider is looking for a motivated field‑based Business Development Manager to join our expanding team.

With a strong presence across key UK locations, we deliver exceptional service and embrace innovation. Our supportive culture encourages collaboration, focusing on both customer satisfaction and internal teamwork.

This role is field‑based and manages a specific geographic territory in London. The successful candidate will generate new business while maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients.

Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and backed by a dedicated customer service contact, this position is crucial to continued regional growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets
• Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships
• Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion
• Deliver high standards of service through consistent client engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve product offerings and market reach
• Strengthen the company's visibility in the assigned area through proactive networking and strategy input
• Complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks on schedule

What We're Looking For

• Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry – this is essential
• Solid understanding of food products and knowledge of hospitality or leisure sectors
• Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure
• Detail‑oriented with a strong customer‑first mentality
• Skilled negotiator, comfortable influencing at multiple levels
• Enthusiastic team player who values relationships and delivers excellent service
• Highly organised and self‑driven, with a positive attitude and a strategic mindset
• Competent with standard computer systems (full training on in‑house tools provided)
• Strong commercial awareness and a good grasp of market dynamics

What You’ll Receive

• A competitive salary package
• Bonus scheme
• Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
• Pension
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts on food products
• Continued Professional Development

If you have experience in sales, account management or BD within foodservice, we would love to hear from you as soon as possible, and will be shortlisting for the role early in the new year.

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