Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hertford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the foodservice sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their Independent Sales Team. This role offers the opportunity to drive growth by developing new business opportunities and building strong relationships in the local food market. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a comprehensive training program, you will be equipped to succeed in this dynamic environment. If you are commercially minded and ambitious, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Travel Allowance

Home-Based Contract

Uncapped Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Experience in Field Sales is ideal but not essential.
• Food service or hospitality experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Scope out and seal deals with independent new business opportunities.
• Cultivate connections with independent players in the local food market.
• Drive growth by hitting profit targets.

Skills

Commercial Mindset

Customer Focus

Field Activities Confidence

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Home/Field-based – Essex/Herts/London

Up to £41,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or travel allowance & home-based contract

Here at kff, we’ve got ambitious growth plans. If you want to be part of shaping the future of our independent business and join a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Scope out, hunt, and seal the deal with independent new business opportunities while maintaining a healthy pipeline.
2. Cultivate strong connections with independent players in the local food market using your curiosity for all things foodie.
3. Craft bespoke culinary propositions to help our customers save time and money.
4. Drive growth by hitting profit targets and being rewarded accordingly.
5. Onboard new clients with professionalism and care, ensuring they feel welcomed with support from your Area Sales Manager.
6. Monitor competition and market trends to provide the hottest solutions and insights.

What we are looking for:

Ideally, you’ll come from a similar background to Field Sales, but this isn’t essential.

We seek individuals with a commercial mindset, driven and ambitious to make a difference by achieving targets.

Customer focus is key; confidence in field activities is essential.

We offer a comprehensive induction program to train you on our products and business. Food service or hospitality experience is advantageous but not mandatory, as training will be provided.

We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help shape our culture.