Field-Based Territory Growth Executive - Foodservice

Avidity; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

KPI bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

Zing, part of Avidity, is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth in Leeds and surrounding areas. You’ll build a robust territory pipeline, secure meetings with senior decision-makers in hospitality and foodservice, and convert prospects into customers while ensuring smooth handovers.

Join a proactive field team, with a fixed-term contract and a strong pathway to permanent opportunities. A company car, fuel card and a KPI-driven bonus scheme are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, foodservice, wholesale or FMCG.
• Strong communications skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points and no bans).

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong territory pipeline by proactively identifying and opening new opportunities.
• Secure meetings with key decision makers across hospitality and foodservice outlets.
• Convert prospects into active customers and support a smooth handover.
• Prioritise outlet clusters using insight, plan visits and follow-ups with discipline, and share local market intelligence.
• Work closely with the client’s branch teams to create warm referrals and support regional growth priorities.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities faced by hospitality and catering operators.

Skills

Hospitality/foodservice experience

Strong communication skills

Territory planning

Self-motivated

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Zing, part of Avidity, is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth in Leeds and surrounding areas. You’ll build a robust territory pipeline, secure meetings with senior decision-makers in hospitality and foodservice, and convert prospects into customers while ensuring smooth handovers.

Join a proactive field team, with a fixed-term contract and a strong pathway to permanent opportunities. A company car, fuel card and a KPI-driven bonus scheme are part of the package.