Business Development Manager (North)

Industrious Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Car allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Industrious Recruitment represents a growing food manufacturing business seeking a Business Development Manager to drive UK growth, build strategic customer relationships, and expand market presence in B2B channels. The role is hybrid with travel across the UK.

You will report to the senior commercial leadership, identify opportunities, secure new accounts, and develop existing relationships to drive revenue growth. A proven BD track record and strong negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in BD, new business sales, or commercial roles.
• Experience within Food & Beverage, Foodservice, Wholesale, Cash & Carry, or Food Distribution sectors.
• Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build long-term customer relationships at buyer and senior stakeholder level.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new business opportunities across the UK.
• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers across target sectors.
• Grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM systems.
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Sales & targets

Negotiation

Stakeholder relationships

Full UK driving licence

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager (UK)

Location: Hybrid - Northern UK

Package: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Pension + Life Assurance + Additional Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. This role is focused on driving new business growth across the UK, developing strategic customer relationships, and expanding market presence within B2B channels.

Reporting into the senior commercial leadership team, you will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, securing new accounts, and developing existing customer relationships to drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new business opportunities across the UK.


• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with growth objectives.


• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers across target sectors.


• Grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling opportunities.


• Manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM systems.


• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows.


• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record in Business Development, New Business Sales, or Commercial roles.


• Experience within Food & Beverage, Foodservice, Wholesale, Cash & Carry, or Food Distribution sectors.


• Demonstrable success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.


• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.


• Ability to build long-term customer relationships at buyer and senior stakeholder level.


• Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.


• Car allowance.


• Pension scheme.


• Life assurance.


• Employee wellbeing and benefits package.


• Genuine opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business.


• Career development and progression opportunities