Business Manager - Devon

WR Logistics; East Devon; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Holiday allowance

Internal progression

Discounts

Job summary

WR Logistics in Devon is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business in the food service sector across South West England. You'll identify prospects, manage the full sales cycle, and build lasting customer relationships to deliver profitable growth.

The role rewards a commercially focused sales professional with a hunter mentality, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for food service. You will work with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and enjoy a generous

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales within foodservice or food distribution.
• Strong new business development skills with a hunter mentality.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new food service business across the South West region.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through onboarding.
• Deliver exceptional service to new and existing accounts.
• Achieve and exceed sales and profit targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

B2B sales

New business development

Foodservice knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager - Food Service

Devon

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Company Benefits

Are you a driven, commercially focused sales professional with a passion for food service? Do you thrive on winning new business and building strong, lasting customer relationships? If so, we want to hear from you.

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join an award winning food service distributor working across South West England.

The Role

This is a predominantly new business role identifying, targeting and securing new food service customers across the region. Alongside winning new accounts, you'll ensure exceptional customer service and drive profitable growth within your portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within the food service sector
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to onboarding
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both new and existing accounts
• Achieve and exceed sales and profit targets
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities

About You

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within foodservice or food distribution
• Strong new business development skills with a hunter mentality
• Background in foodservice with a good understanding of the sector
• Commercially astute with a focus on margin and profitability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven and highly organised
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £45,000 per annum)
• Generous bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• High street discounts
• Ongoing training, development and internal progression opportunities

Join us and help shape the future of food service distribution in the region.