Foodservice Contract Catering: Growth & Partnerships Lead

UNAVAILABLE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone UK & Ireland is looking for a commercially driven business manager to deliver sustainable, profitable growth in the foodservice channel. You will manage key Contract Caterers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement the channel strategy and joint business plans.

You will own profitability, deliver annual targets, optimise promotions and pricing, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and networks.
• Skilled in identifying customer needs and negotiating terms.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L awareness.
• Experience managing channel plans and JBP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver annual, quarterly and monthly channel targets.
• Lead development and delivery of customer contacts across every level and function.
• Collaborate with supply chain to foresee challenges and ensure clear communication.
• Manage promotional and pricing plans and ensure internal alignment.
• Review ROI and adjust plans to optimise spend and activity.
• Identify opportunities to unlock value and drive profitable growth for Danone and customers.

Skills

Relationship building

Autonomy

Networking

Communication

Negotiation

Bidfood experience

Job description

Danone UK & Ireland is looking for a commercially driven business manager to deliver sustainable, profitable growth in the foodservice channel. You will manage key Contract Caterers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement the channel strategy and joint business plans.

You will own profitability, deliver annual targets, optimise promotions and pricing, and maintain strong customer relationships.