Business Development Manager - Southwest inc Wales, Scotland & Ireland

JR United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality uniform industry is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Southwest region, including Wales and Scotland. The role involves managing customer relationships, identifying sales opportunities, and collaborating with a dynamic team to expand market presence. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in hospitality sales and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary with commission and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Monthly commissions based on performance

Up to 5% employee pension contribution

Company Car (hybrid or fully electric)

Laptop and mobile phone

Company credit card

Qualifications

• Background in sales or operations within the hospitality industry.
• Well-developed network of chefs and F&B managers.
• Energetic, passionate, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage a territory of existing customers to retain and grow current spend.
• Identify new sales opportunities in your designated region.
• Work closely with Marketing to identify and share potential influencers.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

IT Literacy

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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ABOUT US

Chef Works is the only true global hospitality uniform company manufacturing and distributing uniforms across 90+ countries. As chefs continue to travel our Chef Works and Bragard brand reputations for quality design and consistency, alongside great customer service, travel with them. Our roots are in the kitchen evolving to the Front-of-House with a focus on fit-for-purpose uniforms that are stylish, comfortable and durable with the breadth of range to outfit all hospitality professionals. We LOVE hospitality!

THE CANDIDATE

You have a broad view of the industry, are motivated by results and thrive in a collaborative, creative environment.

• A background in sales to, or operations within, the hospitality industry is key
• A well-developed network of chefs, F&B managers, owners, operators and procurement personnel.
• Chef Works is a young, fresh brand with Bragard offering the epitome of French tradition and exquisite uniform design
• This BDM role requires an energetic, passionate, self-motivated person
• Must be an organised, detail driven, good communicator
• IT literate and adept at compliant social media
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Problem solving and analytical skills

TOGETHER

We are a small (growing) dynamic team who work with the latest technology and great customer relationships to share and grow the Chef Works and BRAGARD culinary and hospitality uniform collections across the UK and Ireland.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage a territory of existing customers to retain and grow current spend
• Identify new sales opportunities in your designated region to meet/exceed targets set by senior management
• Work closely with colleagues to develop introductions and referrals across the UK
• Attend customer site visits or host at the Chef Works & Bragard UK showrooms in Leeds or London to deliver presentations
• Work with customers to develop appropriate uniform solutions from the Chef Works, Bragard and third-party collections
• Develop key customer relationships (influencers and decision makers) across all target sectors
• Work closely with Marketing to identify and share potential influencers
• Populate and regularly update CRM on live opportunities and leads. Ongoing CRM management is mandatory.
• Manage existing distributors in given region, identifying and developing new distributors where appropriate.
• Deliver ongoing training and support distributor sales teams
• Where Chef Works signs a Global or National contract, manage associated locations within your region
• Report on competitor strategy and activity
• Attend trade exhibitions and networking events as required by Marketing
• Report and communicate accurately and on time
• The sales role will require travel with occasional early starts and late finishes
• Uphold the Chef Works core values and represent the Chef Works and Bragard brands appropriately at all times

WHY CHEF WORKS?

• Competitive market salary (dependent on experience) reviewed annually
• Commissions paid monthly, based on agreed performance
• Up to 5% employee pension contribution matched by Chef Works
• Company Car (hybrid or fully electric)
• Laptop, mobile phone, company credit card

REPORTING

This role will report directly to the Commercial Director of Chef Works Europe Ltd. Commencing with a 3-month probation period.

LOCATION

Based within the region you are applying for, on occasion from home/ the Leeds office/London showroom.

THINK WE ARE A MATCH?

Forward your CV and cover letter via the following methods:

• Deadline for applications 1st of June 2025

Chef Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies, thank you.