Hybrid Business Development Manager - Food Sector

9 -2 -3 Jobs Limited; Bloxham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working

Travel expenses paid

Job summary

9-2-3 Jobs Limited in Bloxham, UK, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth across the UK and Ireland food professional services sector. You will manage projects, lead sales efforts, and collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in business development or sales, a related degree, strong networking skills, and a proven track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in business development, sales or account management.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and implement effective business development and sales strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activity and potential opportunities.
• Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline from prospecting through to closing.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals and commercial negotiations.
• Attend industry events, networking functions, exhibitions and client meetings.
• Monitor sales performance and report on business development activity.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Market research

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

9-2-3 Jobs Limited in Bloxham, UK, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth across the UK and Ireland food professional services sector. You will manage projects, lead sales efforts, and collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in business development or sales, a related degree, strong networking skills, and a proven track record of delivering