Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services alimentaires établie recherche un Business Development Manager passionné et motivé pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique à Londres. Vous serez responsable de la gestion de la croissance des ventes, de l'établissement de relations clients solides et du développement de nouvelles opportunités au sein du secteur dynamique de la restauration. Avec une forte culture de soutien, cette position vous offre un environnement collaboratif propice à la réussite.

Benefits

Package salarial compétitif

Régime de bonus

Voiture de société

Téléphone portable

Formation continue

Avantages pour la santé mentale

Qualifications

• Expérience en ventes, gestion de comptes ou développement commercial dans l'industrie alimentaire est essentielle.
• Compréhension solide des produits alimentaires et des secteurs de l'hôtellerie ou des loisirs.
• Capacité à influencer à plusieurs niveaux et à travailler sous pression.

Responsibilities

• Stimuler la croissance des revenus en dépassant les objectifs de vente.
• Sécuriser de nouveaux comptes et développer des relations profitables.
• Maintenir les affaires existantes tout en recherchant des opportunités d'expansion.

Skills

Communication

Négociation

Orientation client

Organisation

Travail en équipe

Job description

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
• Bonus scheme
• Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
• Pension
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts on food products
• Continued Professional Development

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