Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking foodservice provider in Preston seeks a motivated Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and maintain client relationships. This field-based role focuses on expanding the company's market presence, emphasizing sales and client engagement within the foodservice sector. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package, including benefits such as a company car and food product discounts.

Benefits

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Pension

Food product discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management, or business development in foodservice is essential.
• Knowledge of food products and the hospitality or leisure sectors required.
• Detail-oriented with a customer-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by exceeding sales targets.
• Secure new accounts and develop profitable client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve offerings and market reach.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Tools

Standard Computer Systems

Job description

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Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service, Preston, Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire, 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 looking 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, focusing on customer satisfaction and internal teamwork. The business aims to set new benchmarks in UK foodservice.

The Role

This is a field-based role managing a specific geographic territory in central London. The successful candidate will generate new business and maintain relationships with existing clients. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager and supported by a dedicated customer service contact, this role is key to regional growth.

A Basic DBS Check will be required.

Core Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by exceeding sales targets
• Secure new accounts and develop profitable client relationships
• Maintain existing business and identify expansion opportunities
• Deliver high standards of service through client engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve offerings and market reach
• Enhance company visibility through proactive networking and strategy
• Complete reports and administrative tasks timely

What We're Looking For

• Confident, adaptable communicator who performs under pressure
• Detail-oriented with a customer-first approach
• Experience in sales, account management, or business development in foodservice is essential.
• Knowledge of food products and hospitality or leisure sectors
• Skilled negotiator comfortable influencing at multiple levels
• Enthusiastic team player valuing relationships and service
• Highly organized, self-driven, positive, and strategic
• Proficient with standard computer systems (training provided)
• Strong commercial awareness and market understanding

What You’ll Receive

• A competitive salary package
• Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Food product discounts

If you have experience in sales, account management, or business development within foodservice, we would love to hear from you soon.