Business Development Manager (Reading)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in foodservice trends is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth by engaging with independent businesses. The role offers an opportunity to shape the future of the company while enjoying flexibility and a performance-based compensation structure. Join a diverse team focused on delivering value and exceptional customer service in the food market.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Home-based contract

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales or similar roles preferred but not essential.
• Confidence in outdoor field work crucial.
• Food service or hospitality experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities with independents.
• Build strong relationships with local food market players.
• Drive growth by achieving profit targets.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Customer focus

Field sales experience

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based – Oxford/Reading/Southampton

Up to £41,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or travel allowance & home-based contract

Here at kff, we’ve got ambitious growth plans. If you want to be part of shaping the future of our independent business and join a team at the forefront of foodservice trends, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities with independents, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Build strong relationships with independent players in the local food market, leveraging your curiosity and passion for food.
• Create tailored culinary proposals to help clients save time and money.
• Drive growth by achieving profit targets and earning rewards.
• Onboard new clients professionally and warmly, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported by your Area Sales Manager.
• Monitor competitors and market trends to provide the best solutions and insights.

What we are looking for:

While experience in field sales or similar roles is preferred, it is not essential. We value individuals with a commercial mindset, driven and ambitious to impact the business positively by meeting targets.

Customer focus is crucial, so confidence in outdoor field work is necessary.

We offer a comprehensive induction program to train you on our products and business, so food service or hospitality experience is advantageous but not required.

We seek individuals who will contribute to and enhance our inclusive culture. We celebrate diversity and want you to bring your authentic self to work.