Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejoignez une entreprise alimentaire innovante en tant que Responsable Développement Commercial, où vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la croissance. Ce poste sur le terrain implique de générer de nouvelles affaires et d’entretenir des relations avec les clients existants, avec un package salarial compétitif et des avantages tels qu'une voiture de fonction.

Benefits

Voiture de société

Téléphone portable et ordinateur portable

Pension

Programme d'aide aux employés (EAP)

Remises sur les produits alimentaires

Qualifications

• Expérience en vente, gestion de compte ou développement commercial dans le secteur de la restauration est essentielle.
• Compréhension solide des produits alimentaires et connaissances dans les secteurs de l'hospitalité ou des loisirs.

Responsibilities

• Gagner de nouveaux clients et entretenir des relations rentables.
• Atteindre et dépasser les objectifs de vente.
• Collaborer avec des équipes internes et des fournisseurs pour améliorer les offres.

Skills

Communication

Négociation

Relation Client

Organisation

Connaissance des produits alimentaires

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lincoln, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

An established and forward-thinking foodservice provider is on the lookout for a motivated Business Development Manager to join its expanding team.

With a strong presence across the Midlands, Southeast, and Southwest regions, the business is known for delivering exceptional service and embracing innovation.

Driven by a supportive culture, the team works collaboratively, placing a strong focus on both customer satisfaction and internal teamwork. The business is driven towards setting a new benchmark in UK foodservice.

The Role

This is a field based role managing a specific geographic territory in central London. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business, while also maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and backed by a dedicated customer service contact, this role is crucial to continued regional growth.

A Basic DBS Check will be required for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets
• Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships
• Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion
• Deliver high standards of service through consistent client engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve product offerings and market reach
• Strengthen the company’s visibility in the assigned area through proactive networking and strategy input
• Complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks on schedule

What We're Looking For

• Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure
• Detail-oriented with a strong customer-first mentality
• Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry - this is essential.
• Solid understanding of food products and knowledge of hospitality or leisure sectors
• Skilled negotiator, comfortable influencing at multiple levels
• Enthusiastic team player who values relationships and delivers excellent service
• Highly organised and self-driven, with a positive attitude and a strategic mindset
• Competent with standard computer systems (full training on in-house tools provided)
• Strong commercial awareness and a good grasp of market dynamics

What You’ll Receive

• A competitive salary package
• Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts on food products

If you have experience in sales, account management or BD within foodservice, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.