Business Development Manager (Reading)

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

Job summary

Join a leading company in foodservice trends as a Business Development Manager. This field-based role offers the chance to drive growth through new business opportunities, supported by training. Enjoy a competitive salary and bonus potential, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Home-based contract

Uncapped bonus potential

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales or similar roles preferred but not essential.
• Confidence in field activities required.
• Food service or hospitality experience advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with independent food market players.
• Create tailored culinary proposals to help clients.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Customer-focused approach

Field sales experience

Job description

Job Description

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

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

At kff, we have ambitious growth plans. If you want to shape the future of our independent business and join a team at the forefront of foodservice trends, we offer a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

Responsibilities:

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

Candidate Profile:

Experience in field sales or similar roles is preferred but not essential.

We seek individuals with a commercial mindset, driven and ambitious to achieve targets and make a business impact.

Confidence in field activities and a customer-focused approach are crucial.

Training will be provided on our products and business, so food service or hospitality experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging you to bring your authentic self to work and help shape our company culture.