Business Development Manager

Primaire Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Business Development Lead for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North Europe in the Food & Beverage sector. This mid-senior level role focuses on strategic leadership, regional revenue performance, and market analysis to drive growth. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor’s degree and have a proven track record in business development. Responsibilities include shaping business strategy and leading cross-functional teams. Contact Ben Russell at [e-mail] for more info.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or marketing at a managerial level.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams through influence.
• Strong understanding of the Food & Beverage market.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities, with a talent for building trusted relationships with stakeholders and local teams.
• Understanding of the Food & Beverage market and readiness to navigate a fast‑changing industry landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to local Business Development Managers.
• Own regional revenue and profit margin performance.
• Conduct market analyses and build strategic business plans.
• Drive knowledge sharing and best practices across teams.
• Lead customer visits and strategic growth initiatives.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across local Food & Beverage business development functions.
• Lead customer visits, key account projects, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Identify portfolio gaps, monitor competitor activity, and collaborate closely with Portfolio Management to strengthen our offering.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business development

Sales management

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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Primaire Consulting are looking for an experienced, strategic, and people-driven Business Development Lead for United Kingdom, Ireland & North Europe (Food & Beverage) to drive growth, strengthen market presence, and elevate regional performance.

In this high-impact role, you will steer the strategic direction of the Food & Beverage business across United Kingdom, Ireland & North Europe. You’ll guide local business development teams (through dotted‑line leadership), lead industry‑specific initiatives, and influence both global turnover and margins.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic (dotted‑line) leadership to Business Development Managers across the region and shape the Food & Beverage business development strategy.
• Own regional revenue and profit margin performance for the sector.
• Conduct deep market analyses, including market sizing, segmentation, and target customer identification at regional and local levels.
• Build and execute a three‑year strategic business plan for the Food & Beverage industry in United Kingdom, Ireland & North Europe.
• Drive knowledge sharing and best practices across countries and teams.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across local Food & Beverage business development functions.
• Lead customer visits, key account projects, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Identify portfolio gaps, monitor competitor activity, and collaborate closely with Portfolio Management to strengthen our offering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (Preferred).
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or marketing at a managerial level.
• Strong, inclusive leadership capabilities—able to guide cross‑functional teams through influence rather than hierarchy.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities, with a talent for building trusted relationships with stakeholders and local teams.
• Understanding of the Food & Beverage market and readiness to navigate a fast‑changing industry landscape.

Not all job details are advertised due to client confidentiality. For further information on the specified vacancy, please contact Ben Russell on [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development, Engineering, and Customer Service

Industries

Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Metal Valve, Ball, and Roller Manufacturing