London Field-Based Foodservice Growth Manager

Zest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company car (or car allowance)

Mobile phone

Laptop

Pension

Death in service

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts on food products

Continued Professional Development

Job summary

Zest is seeking a motivated field-based Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across a London territory. You will secure new accounts, nurture existing client relationships, and collaborate with suppliers to enhance product offerings while expanding market reach.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will contribute to ongoing regional growth and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have foodservice sales experience, a solid grasp of hospitality dynamics, and

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry is essential.
• Solid understanding of food products and knowledge of hospitality or leisure sectors.
• Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with a strong customer-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets.
• Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships.
• Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion.
• Deliver high standards of service through consistent client engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve product offerings and market reach.
• Strengthen the company's visibility in the assigned area through proactive networking and strategy input.
• Complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks on schedule.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Business development

Foodservice knowledge

Negotiation

Communication under pressure

Customer-first mindset

Team player

Organised

Job description

Zest is seeking a motivated field-based Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth across a London territory. You will secure new accounts, nurture existing client relationships, and collaborate with suppliers to enhance product offerings while expanding market reach.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will contribute to ongoing regional growth and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have foodservice sales experience, a solid grasp of hospitality dynamics, and