London Contract Catering Growth Lead

Thomas Franks Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training & development

Apprenticeship programme

Team social events

Employee assistance

Job summary

Thomas Franks London is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand our presence across London, identifying new contract catering opportunities and building long-term client partnerships.

You will be responsible for generating leads, leveraging an established network, and nurturing relationships with key decision-makers to secure contracts and drive revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within contract catering, foodservice, hospitality or a related B2B sector.
• A strong, established network across London and the ability to leverage existing relationships to generate new business.
• A track record of winning new contracts and delivering revenue growth.
• Excellent networking, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to open doors and create opportunities.
• The commercial acumen to manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract negotiation and close.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifying, targeting and winning new contract catering business across London.
• Leveraging an established network of contacts to generate leads and open doors with potential clients.
• Building relationships with key decision-makers, landlords, property managers, workplace consultants and corporate clients.
• Developing and managing a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities from initial contact through to contract win.
• Preparing compelling proposals, presentations and tenders that showcase our offering.
• Working closely with operations and senior management to develop tailored catering solutions.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities for growth.

Skills

Business development

Contract catering

Foodservice

Hospitality

B2B sales

London network

Job description

Thomas Franks London is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand our presence across London, identifying new contract catering opportunities and building long-term client partnerships.

You will be responsible for generating leads, leveraging an established network, and nurturing relationships with key decision-makers to secure contracts and drive revenue growth.