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Business Development Manager – Food Service

United Kingdom, London 45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 04, 2026
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An established and forward-thinking foodservice provider is on the lookout for a motivated field based Business Development Manager to join its expanding team. With a strong presence across key UK locations, the business is known for delivering exceptional service and embracing innovation. Driven by a supportive culture, the team works collaboratively, placing a strong focus on both customer satisfaction and internal teamwork. This is a field based role managing a specific geographic territory in London. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business, while also maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and backed by a dedicated customer service contact, this role is crucial to continued regional growth.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry - this 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
  • Skilled negotiator, comfortable influencing at multiple levels
  • Enthusiastic team player who values relationships and delivers excellent service
  • Highly organised and self-driven, with a positive attitude and a strategic mindset
  • Competent with standard computer systems (full training on in-house tools provided)
  • Strong commercial awareness and a good grasp of market dynamics

What we offer

  • Bonus scheme
  • Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
  • Pension
  • Death in service benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Discounts on food products
  • Continued Professional Development
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