Business Development Manager - Foodservice

Zest; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food service company is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to grow a portfolio in the Cotswolds area. The ideal candidate has experience in sales and account management within the foodservice industry. This field-based role offers a competitive salary, uncapped bonus, company car, and ongoing professional development. The position requires regular travel and a proactive approach to customer service.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

Company pension

Life insurance

Staff discount

Free food options

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business development or field sales role.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Living ideally in the Cotswolds region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with internal departments to enhance service delivery.
• Monitor market trends to maximize profitability.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Job description

Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Field-Based - managing the Cotswolds area.

Salary: c 35,000 - 38,000 per annum (DOE) + Generous Bonus Scheme

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a results-driven and customer-focused Business Development Manager to join a well-established and expanding field sales team. With ambitious growth plans and the ability to provide exceptional service, this role is ideal for a motivated individual with a strong background in sales, account management, and new business development-particularly from a food service business where you may have sold across, hospitality, education, healthcare and care homes.

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts within a defined geographical area
-Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities to increase sales and margin
-Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement and support
-Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to enhance product knowledge and service delivery
-Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
-Ensure all administrative and reporting requirements are completed accurately and within deadlines

Key Requirements:

-Proven experience in a similar business development or field sales role, ideally within the foodservice industry.
-Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
-Excellent organisational skills, with a proactive and strategic approach to sales
-Strong commercial awareness and customer-centric mindset
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (training will be provided for internal systems)
-Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working independently
-Living ideally in the Cotswolds region.

What's on Offer:

-Competitive salary based on experience
-Uncapped bonus scheme linked to performance
-Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
-Company pension and life insurance
-Staff discount and free food options
-Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

This is a field-based position requiring regular travel within a designated area, along with attendance at monthly team meetings at a central location.

If you are a proactive sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.

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