Business Development Representative Foodservice Manufacturer

TieTalent; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A family-run food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales across Southern England. The role combines managing existing accounts with pursuing new business opportunities, particularly within the Foodservice industry. Ideal candidates will have a sales history in Foodservice, strong relationship-building skills, and a structured approach to field sales. This position offers a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales within the Foodservice sector.
• Experience working for a Foodservice Manufacturer is advantageous.
• Flair for new business and strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts and grow spend.
• Prospect dormant accounts and win new customers.
• Break into and establish new business within dormant accounts.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship-building

New business development

Job description

Overview

Location: Oxford, Bicester, Banbury, Cheltenham, Newbury, Bristol, Gloucester, Newport, Cardiff

Salary: £35-£40k basic + bonus (OTE £43k - £48K), Company Car, Laptop, Mobile and Benefits

The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established family-run food manufacturer. We manufacture our own brand of cooking sauces, dressings and dips sold to restaurants, pubs, nursing homes, hotels, fast food chains and a variety of food distributors and foodservice wholesalers. We pride ourselves on the quality of product and have an excellent existing reputation within the Foodservice/OOH sector. We have seen significant growth in demand for our products over the last 2 years, and this has led us to developing ambitious plans to grow the team. As a result an opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to assist us with winning further new business with Foodservice customers across our Southern region.

The Role

The job function focuses on both new business and account management. You will be managing a portfolio of existing accounts and looking to grow spend with these customers, you will also be prospecting with dormant accounts and looking to win new customers. The role also has an element of new business and whilst you will be managing a range of accounts in the South of England it will also be your responsibility to break into and establish new business within dormant accounts. The client base is diverse may range from pubs, schools, restaurants, fast food chains, hotels, catering businesses etc, This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who really wants to make a name for themselves within a Foodservice Manufacturer environment.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be an established Foodservice sales professional, seeking an opportunity to really make a key difference within a growing organisation.

Candidates must have a proven track record in sales within the Foodservice sector.

Experience in working for a Foodservice Manufacturer will be advantageous.

We will also consider candidates of other backgrounds selling into Foodservice end users such as Foodservice wholesale.

Candidates must have a flair for new business, strong relationship-building skills and a structured, thorough approach to field sales.

How to Apply

To apply please forward your details to Paul Haworth (Principal Consultant).

Requirements

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Sales and Business Development