Business Development Manager - Greater Manchester

Silven; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business in Greater Manchester is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its customer base and enhance business operations. This role combines account management with new business development, allowing for significant influence and visibility within the organization. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and play a key role in the company's growth strategy.

Benefits

Opportunity for real change in the business

Joining a growing, agile business

Direct influence at senior level

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or commercial role in food industry.
• Proven ability to build relationships with customers.
• Proactive approach to account management and new business.

Responsibilities

• Handle existing accounts while seeking new opportunities with retailers.
• Identify gaps in listings and negotiate promotional terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive business growth.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Account management

New business development

Relationship building

Job description

An established food manufacturing business has a newly created position available for a Business Development Manager to help them achieve their ambitious plan for growth.

Following recent investment in their brands and operations, they’re now in a position to grow their existing customer base and bring in new business. Which is where you would come in.

About the Role:

This position offers a mix of account management and new business. Working closely with the MD, you’ll take ownership of existing accounts while also looking for new opportunities with retailers and other customers.

As a key part of a small, ambitious commercial team, this is a real opportunity to make an impact on business growth and performance.

Expect a ‘hands on’ role with a broad scope. From identifying gaps in listings to negotiating terms, planning promotional activities, and collaborating with internal teams this is a chance to be part of an evolving business.

About You:

You’ll need experience in a business development or commercial role in food, ideally with exposure to major retailers.

You will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, a proactive approach to account management and new business, and an ability to develop lasting relationships with customer and decision makers at all levels.

Why Apply:

• A new position, offering real scope to make a real change to the business.
• You’ll be joining a growing, agile business where decisions can be made quickly.
• Direct influence and visibility at senior level.