Business Development Manager - Trading & Commercial - Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global online food delivery platform seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Edinburgh. The role involves managing restaurant partnerships, enhancing customer service, and leveraging data for strategic growth. Flexible working hours and a supportive team culture are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Collaborative team culture

Clear career progression

Branded Just Eat Takeaway car

Monthly takeaway allowance

25 days holiday plus birthday

Private medical insurance

Pension and life insurance

Sick pay and volunteering leave

Access to training resources

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales or account management.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maximize potential of existing restaurants through relationships.
• Educate partners for optimal customer service.
• Prioritize order growth using metrics.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Interest in food

Work ethic

Tools

Salesforce

Restaurant Manager

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Trading & Commercial - Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Hertfordshire

Client:

Just Eat Takeaway.com

Location:

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

Job Description:

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About this role:

We provide the platform and tools to help independent restaurants move online and reach a significantly broader customer base – to generate increased orders and grow their businesses. We also provide insights, advice, and support to our growing community to satisfy customers and raise standards across a vibrant takeaway sector.

As a Field Account Manager, you will be fully accountable for the development and growth of your area, driving both consumer choice and activated takeaway restaurants to maximize Just Eat orders. You will also act as a trusted advisor to our partners in your territory.

Location: Edinburgh, Field-based & home-based.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maximize the potential of existing JUST EAT Takeaway Restaurants through building significant and mutually beneficial commercial relationships.
• Educate Restaurant Partners to provide the best possible customer service and experience to their JET consumers.
• Play an integral role in onboarding new signings, ensuring all new restaurants are visited within 14 days of going online and are optimized for success.
• Prioritize order growth via activated restaurants, using metrics to measure success and mentoring Restaurant Partners on vital steps.
• Use internal platforms (Salesforce, Restaurant Manager) to identify growth opportunities and find efficiencies.
• Leverage data and tools to identify growth opportunities and drive strategies.

Qualifications:

• Experience in B2B sales or account management
• Ownership mindset for ambitious targets
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Passion for learning and self-improvement
• Attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Interest in food and restaurants
• Excellent work ethic and desire to make an impact
• Full clean UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and schedule
• Collaborative team culture
• Clear career progression and growth opportunities
• Branded Just Eat Takeaway car
• Monthly takeaway allowance of £81
• 25 days holiday plus birthday and bank holidays, with options to buy/sell extra days
• Long service rewards (holidays or cash bonuses after 5 & 10 years)
• Family leave policies including maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Private medical, dental insurance, pension, and life insurance
• Sick pay, volunteering leave, and well-being programs
• Additional perks like eye tests, discounts, cycle schemes
• Supportive of diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Access to training resources for professional development

Company culture:

Our teams build internal connections and work with top brands globally, fostering an environment of growth and celebration of diversity.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging:

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can bring their authentic selves to work.

Learn more:

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