Business Development Manager - UK South

The Advocate Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent seafood company is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance their sales team in Swindon. The role involves developing relationships with wholesale customers, identifying new business opportunities, and attending trade shows. Candidates should have over 5 years of wholesale seafood experience, excellent product knowledge, and strong negotiation skills. Offering a competitive salary with performance bonuses and flexible remote working.

Benefits

£45,000 base salary

15% performance bonus

Company car or car allowance

Lunch allowance

Laptop & phone provided

Flexible remote working

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in the UK seafood wholesale market.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Great time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with new and existing wholesale customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Attend client meetings and trade shows across the UK.

Skills

Wholesale seafood experience

Excellent product knowledge

Strong network within the industry

Confident communicator

Well-organised

Tech-savvy

Full, clean UK driving licence

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

A fast-growing player in the UK seafood industry is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their dynamic sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong wholesale seafood experience who's ready to make an impact.

The Role

• Develop and grow relationships with new and existing wholesale customers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities—both clients and products
• Attend client meetings and trade shows across the UK
• Contribute to the broader seafood development strategy within the business
• Meet sales targets and help deliver strong profit margins

About You

• 5+ years' experience in the UK seafood wholesale market
• Excellent product knowledge across a range of seafoods
• Strong network within the industry, particularly with fish merchants
• Confident communicator with solid negotiation skills
• Well-organised with great time management
• Tech-savvy—proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Full, clean UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

• £45,000 base salary
• 15% performance bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Lunch allowance
• Laptop & phone provided
• Flexible remote working

How to Apply

If you’re a self-starter with a passion for seafood and strong commercial instincts, I’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

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