F&B Growth & Strategy Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a fast-growing soft drinks business in North Belfast to hire a Business Development Manager to drive top-level growth. You’ll identify and convert leads, win new clients, and input into strategy alongside the company owner.

This role requires prior sales or BD experience in the F&B sector, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to travel. You’ll manage existing accounts, build a pipeline, and help shape expansion and margins.

Qualifications

• Previous sales, account management or business development experience in the food & beverage industry - manufacturing, distribution etc
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying business opportunities
• Full driving license and comfortable with travel

Responsibilities

• Managing existing accounts, setting & attending appointments with decision makers to increase volumes and margins for orders
• Converting leads for new business opportunities into appointments & orders while building a pipeline of future opportunities
• Analysing opportunities and areas of success for the business, and building upon these
• Inputting into long-term business growth strategy and supporting with business improvement activities e.g factory expansion & upgrades

Skills

Sales / BD experience in F&B

Analytical skills

Driving licence

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a fast-growing soft drinks business in North Belfast to hire a Business Development Manager to drive top-level growth. You’ll identify and convert leads, win new clients, and input into strategy alongside the company owner.

This role requires prior sales or BD experience in the F&B sector, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to travel. You’ll manage existing accounts, build a pipeline, and help shape expansion and margins.