Foodservice Growth & Commercial Lead

The People Co. / Sell Jobs; Spalding; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Co. / Sell Jobs is seeking a Commercial & Business Development Manager to lead growth within its Wholesale & Foodservice division across the UK. You will own the category strategy, build key customer relationships and drive revenue growth with cross-functional teams.

Reporting into the commercial leadership, you will drive new business, manage tenders, and shape market development with autonomy and strategic influence across supplier and customer networks.

Qualifications

• Sales or commercial experience within the food industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth across wholesale and foodservice accounts through proactive account management and new business development.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customers across buying, supply chain and product development functions.
• Identify, develop and secure new customer opportunities, tenders and market sectors.
• Manage quotations, specifications, samples and project launches through to completion.
• Work cross-functionally with NPD, supply chain and operational teams to maximise commercial opportunities.
• Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and exhibitions to build market presence and generate leads.

Skills

Sales experience

Commercial mindset

Account development

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The People Co. / Sell Jobs is seeking a Commercial & Business Development Manager to lead growth within its Wholesale & Foodservice division across the UK. You will own the category strategy, build key customer relationships and drive revenue growth with cross-functional teams.

Reporting into the commercial leadership, you will drive new business, manage tenders, and shape market development with autonomy and strategic influence across supplier and customer networks.