Senior Business Development Manager – Food & Drinks - London (Hybrid)

Hannelius Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy firm is seeking a confident Senior BDM to drive growth across their subscription products and research services. This role involves 70% new business and 30% account management, building strategic relationships and delivering consultative sales. Candidates should have agency experience and a proven sales track record. Competitive salary of up to 50k plus commissions offered.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in consultative or data-led services is required.
• Food & Drinks experience is nice-to-have but interest is key.
• Track record of hitting or exceeding revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Win new business and manage key accounts.
• Deliver demos, proposals, and pitches to senior stakeholders.
• Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities across multiple products.

Skills

Agency experience

Sales experience

Excellent relationship-building

Presentation skills

Job description

Location : Central London 2x a week
Salary: up to 50k + 25% Comms (More if you over achieved)

Our leading UK-based insights and consultancy client that specialises in data and market intelligence for the food and drink sector, are looking for a confident and proven Senior BDM to drive growth across a portfolio of subscription products and bespoke research services.

This role is 70% new business, 30% account management, focused on building strategic relationships and delivering consultative, longer-cycle sales.

Their solutions help brands make smarter, commercially driven decisions using cutting-edge insights and expert analysis.

What you’ll do

• Win new business & manage key accounts
• Deliver demos, proposals & pitches to senior stakeholders
• Identify upsell / cross-sell opportunities across multiple products
• Collaborate with internal teams & attend industry events

Requirements

• Agency experience is a must
• Food & Drinks experience is a nice-to-have. If no professional experience selling into clients within the sector, interest is key.
• Proven sales experience (consultative, insights or data-led services
• Excellent relationship-building & presentation skills
• Track record of hitting or exceeding revenue targets

To apply please send your CV to Rhys at [e-mail]

To be considered you must live in the UK, be happy to commute to the office in London 3 days per week and hold a valid UK working permit or a visa.