Commercial Business Development Manager

CHM-1; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A health charity in High Wycombe is seeking a Commercial Business Development Manager to drive growth for their Crossed Grain Trademark and Gluten Free Accreditation schemes. The candidate will lead commercial growth, build relationships with stakeholders, and secure new business across food, retail, and hospitality sectors. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in B2B sales, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proven abilities in meeting revenue targets. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

36 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Private counselling service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or B2B sales, ideally within food, hospitality or FMCG.
• Strong track record of meeting revenue targets and driving commercial growth.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, digital, and CRM skills.
• Ability to spot opportunities and shape long-term plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial growth by expanding the portfolio of CGT and GFA partners.
• Develop and deliver strategic account plans with cross-sell opportunities.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across sectors.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning the organisation as a trusted partner.
• Manage contracts and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Oversee pipeline development and provide accurate revenue reporting.

Skills

Business development

Account management

B2B sales

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

CRM skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Our client, a specialist health charity, is looking for a Commercial Business Development Manager to drive growth for their Crossed Grain Trademark (CGT) and Gluten Free Accreditation (GFA) schemes.

Job Title : Commercial Business Development Manager

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : Full Time (35 hours per week)

Location : Hybrid – High Wycombe (regular home working by agreement)

Salary : £42,000–£46,000 (DOE)

Salary Band : Commercial (CO3)

Benefits : 36 days holiday (including bank holidays), enhanced parental leave, private counselling service

Closing date : 4th January 2026

In this crucial role you will build strategic partnerships with brands, manufacturers, and hospitality groups, expanding commercial opportunities. The Commercial Business Development Manager role combines commercial strategy with purpose, supporting people with coeliac disease and advancing research.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead commercial growth by expanding the portfolio of CGT and GFA partners and achieving agreed revenue targets.
• Develop and deliver strategic account plans, including cross-sell opportunities such as Gluten Free Academy training.
• Identify, pitch and secure new business opportunities across food manufacturing, retail and hospitality sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning this organisation as a trusted commercial partner.
• Manage contracts, renewals and compliance while ensuring alignment with accreditation standards.
• Use CRM systems to oversee pipeline development, track performance and provide accurate revenue reporting.

About You :

They are looking for a commercially minded and relationship-driven professional who brings a blend of sector insight and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have :

• Proven experience in business development, account management or B2B sales, ideally within food, hospitality or FMCG.
• A strong track record of meeting revenue targets and driving commercial growth.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, digital and CRM skills, with the ability to interpret commercial data.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to spot opportunities and shape long-term plans.

About The Organisation :

Our client is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years the organisation has been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten‑related conditions live happier, healthier lives. The organisation campaigns for better food access, funds medical research, and provides trusted support to the community.

First interviews will take place on 13th & 14th January 2025, with second interviews on 21st & 22nd January 2026.

Interested?

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Our client is an equal opportunities employer and they are determined to ensure that no applicant, employee or volunteer receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

No agencies please.