Regional Foodservice Growth Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager for a North East foodservice wholesaler. You will drive sales growth across Durham, Cleveland, and North Yorkshire by managing an existing account portfolio and winning new business.

The role focuses on profitable retention, long-term partnerships, and expanding product knowledge across categories. You will build relationships with customers, understand evolving needs, and position the company as a long-term solution while contributing to turnover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sales Executive, Field Sales, or Account Management role within the food industry.
• Experience managing and developing a portfolio of existing customers.
• A passion for food and a genuine interest in learning about a broad range of food products and solutions.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• An enthusiastic, customer-focused approach to sales.
• A driven mindset with a desire to succeed and grow accounts over time.
• Experience dealing with local or regional businesses.
• A full UK driving licence (essential due to the nature of the role).

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of foodservice accounts, focused on profitable retention and growth.
• Visiting existing customers to develop relationships and maximise account potential over the long term.
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities within the region.
• Building strong, lasting relationships with customers, acting as a trusted partner rather than a transactional salesperson.
• Developing strong product knowledge across the company’s full range, including dairy, bakery, ambient, frozen, fresh, and non-food products, and confidently selling across multiple categories.
• Contributing to the achievement of sales targets within your geographical area.
• Driving growth in both turnover and profit margin.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Customer focus

Driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager for a North East foodservice wholesaler. You will drive sales growth across Durham, Cleveland, and North Yorkshire by managing an existing account portfolio and winning new business.

The role focuses on profitable retention, long-term partnerships, and expanding product knowledge across categories. You will build relationships with customers, understand evolving needs, and position the company as a long-term solution while contributing to turnover