Business Development Manager - Foodservice

Morliny Foods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in foodservice and B2B channels. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and drive the growth of a diverse portfolio, including fresh and cooked poultry products. With a focus on innovation and customer engagement, this position allows for significant autonomy in shaping the growth strategy across the UK market. Join a forward-thinking company that values your entrepreneurial spirit and offers a supportive environment to maximize your potential.

Benefits

Trusted European heritage

Autonomy in role

High-impact commercial role

Scalable manufacturing capability

Support from technical and NPD teams

Qualifications

• Proven track record in food industry, ideally with private-label products.
• Strong account management experience in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a UK growth plan across key sectors.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing commercial accounts.

Skills

Commercial Leadership

Account Management

Business Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Food Industry

Knowledge of Foodservice Sector

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager - Foodservice

Morliny Foods is one of the largest quality meat producers in Europe.

We sustainably produce packaged meat, fresh pork & poultry products for the international markets with operations in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Spain, France & the UK.

Part of the WH Group global family, alongside Smithfield Foods Inc. & Shuanghui Development, Morliny Foods is driven to deliver excellence and innovation in a responsible manner.

We’re now looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead growth across our added value and cooked poultry range, targeting foodservice, retail, and food manufacturing customers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the National Account Controller, you will take ownership of leading customers across Foodservice and B2B channels. A strong commercial leader with excellent business development skills, you will utilise your Key Account Management experience and food sector knowledge to firmly establish Morliny as a leading Foodservice and B2B player in the UK market.

The role will be centred around:

1. National Foodservice Wholesalers outside of the larger groups
2. Key Accounts and Large End-User Customers (QSR, Leisure etc.)
3. Larger Regional Foodservice Wholesalers
4. Elements of B2B/Manufacturing Channel

Leading the profitable growth of the following products:

1. Fresh and Cooked/Added Value Chicken
2. Charcuterie

Key Drivers:

1. Develop and execute a UK growth plan across key sectors
2. Manage and grow a portfolio of existing commercial accounts
3. Win new business across foodservice, retail, and manufacturing
4. Lead NPD to maximise utilisation of existing production capabilities
5. Coordinate the wider Morliny UK virtual team to deliver on objectives
6. Report on sales volumes and customer performance weekly, monthly, and quarterly

Why Join?

1. Trusted European heritage – A well-established brand, backed by the strength and scale of a global food group
2. Lead with autonomy – Genuine freedom to shape and deliver a UK growth strategy
3. Own the channel strategy – Lead the Foodservice & Food Manufacturing (B2B) growth agenda across the UK market
4. Scalable manufacturing capability – Supported by strong technical and NPD teams to drive innovation
5. High-impact commercial role – Visibility with senior leadership and real influence over strategic direction
6. Maximise your potential – A rare opportunity to drive, grow and realise your full potential in a high-growth environment
7. Lean, agile UK setup – Operate at pace with the support of a major group infrastructure

Candidate Requirements:

1. Highly motivated commercial leader with a proven track record in the food industry, ideally in private-label products
2. Strong account management experience in food manufacturing
3. Proven ability to open new business and drive growth
4. Excellent knowledge of the foodservice and food manufacturing sectors
5. Ideally experience of added value food (not essential)
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
7. High level of analytical ability and commercial acumen
8. Comfortable with regular travel across the UK (Europe on occasion)
9. Fully proficient in Microsoft Office

The successful candidate will be naturally “Entrepreneurial” in their approach to National Accounts and be ready to drive their career forward with a leading International Food Business.

Please note:

We have chosen to work exclusively with PT Executive; therefore, we kindly ask that other recruiters respect our decision and do not contact us in relation to this role. Thank You.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Accommodation and Food Services, and Wholesale Food and Beverage