Premium Food B2B Growth Manager

French Resources; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

French Resources, a London-based distributor of premium fine foods, is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its presence across the M25 corridor. You will focus on developing new business within the hospitality sector, working with restaurants, pubs, caterers, leisure venues and hospitality groups.

This role suits someone with 5+ years B2B food industry sales experience and a genuine passion for premium food products, offering an opportunity to lead sales initiatives and build strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years B2B sales experience in the food industry.
• Experience as a business development manager or area/territory manager.
• Gourmet / premium food products knowledge, ideally meat/seafood.
• Existing hospitality sector contacts (highly desirable).
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the hospitality sector.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Visit clients across the M25 corridor.
• Present the company’s premium product catalogue.
• Grow existing accounts while winning new clients.
• Provide product knowledge and marketing support.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows and events.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Prospecting and cold outreach

Premium brand presentation

Job description

French Resources, a London-based distributor of premium fine foods, is seeking a Business Development Manager to grow its presence across the M25 corridor. You will focus on developing new business within the hospitality sector, working with restaurants, pubs, caterers, leisure venues and hospitality groups.

This role suits someone with 5+ years B2B food industry sales experience and a genuine passion for premium food products, offering an opportunity to lead sales initiatives and build strong