Business Development Manager West Yorkshire to North West

Talent Hive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in the West Yorkshire to North West region. The ideal candidate has proven experience in education or B&I contract catering and a strong network in the industry. You will identify new business opportunities and build relationships with clients in a dynamic, owner-led business culture. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a supportive and passionate team, focused on quality and creativity.

Benefits

Autonomy to make an impact

Supportive team environment

Dynamic company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Business Development Manager level within education or B&I contract catering.
• Strong industry network and excellent client relationship skills.
• A non-corporate mindset with a collaborative, creative approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships and represent a quality-driven catering brand.
• Work independently and alongside senior leadership.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Presentation Skills

Understanding Client Needs

Job description

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We are partnering with a highly regarded, owner-operated contract catering company to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to support continued growth across the West Yorkshire to North West region.

This role is ideal for a proven BDM with a strong track record in education, workplace or B&I foodservice, who thrives in a non-corporate, entrepreneurial environment and brings genuine passion for food-led contracts.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities, building strong relationships and representing a food-focused, quality-driven catering brand.

About You

You will be confident, commercially astute and highly engaging, with the ability to influence, build trust and win business.

Key requirements include:

• Proven experience at Business Development Manager level within education or B&I contract catering
• Strong industry network and excellent client relationship skills
• A non-corporate mindset with a collaborative, creative approach
• Ability to listen, understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Strong commercial and financial presentation skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment
• Professional personal presentation and exemplary written communication
• Drive, resilience and the ability to work independently and alongside senior leadership
• A genuine passion for food, trends and innovation

Previous operational experience within education foodservice is highly advantageous.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, owner-led business where quality, creativity and people truly matter. You'll be part of a supportive, ambitious team with the autonomy to make a real impact.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply with your CV in Word format.

Only candidates with relevant experience will be shortlisted.