Business Development Manager - Midlands & North

FMCG Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Business Development Managers to join their team, focusing on the Midlands and North of England. You will play a crucial role in driving growth by managing relationships with prestigious clients in the hospitality sector, including Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels. This role emphasizes proactive business development, ensuring that customers receive exceptional service and support. If you are passionate about gourmet foods and have a proven sales track record, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a recognized leader in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales and account management in foodservice or hospitality.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth across designated regions.
• Manage relationships with high-end hospitality customers.

Skills

Sales Management

Account Management

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

Business Development Manager - Midlands & North

Business Development Manager - Midlands & North

This range is provided by FMCG Selection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for Business Development Managers to join a leading supplier of gourmet foods and ingredients in the UK. Renowned for their industry reputation, our client has earned widespread recognition through multiple industry and supplier awards. With a strong presence across the UK, they have successfully achieved nationwide distribution within the foodservice market, supplying national restaurant chains, hotels, contract caterers, travel operators, and specialist manufacturers. Their product portfolio includes an impressive range of branded and private-label premium chocolate, pastry, and ingredients. Following continued growth, the business is seeking Business Development Managers to cover the North of England and the Midlands.

Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving profitable growth across your designated region. Your focus will be on managing relationships with high-end hospitality customers, including Michelin-starred restaurants, 4- and 5-star hotels, Chocolatiers, Bakers, and ice cream manufacturers. In addition to nurturing existing accounts, you will proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with the company’s strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with the wider Sales and Technical teams to ensure customers receive the highest level of service and support.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong background in sales and account management, with a proven track record of success in the foodservice or hospitality sectors. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to build and maintain long-lasting customer relationships. You should be highly organised, driven, and passionate about exceeding customer expectations while achieving sales targets.

Contact

If you have relevant experience as outlined above, please apply below or contact Aidan at FMCG Selection at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

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

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