Business Development Manager – Foodservice

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager – Foodservice will retain and generate new business and profitable sales from a defined client list for the HoReCa sector. The role will be field-based but hybrid in functionality, with the ability to work from home and access a permanent office in Burscough.

What You Will Do

Deliver product and technical training to key account contacts, arrange and attend networking events, manage new opportunities, and provide detailed updates on revenue lines and pipeline.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be able to build rapport and trust with stakeholders, adapt their style to varying challenges, and maintain strong relationships. They will be able to work alone but still be an active participant in the team, and have a great phone manner, good written and spoken English, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• UK Hospitality/HoReCa sector experience in a Business Development role
• Ability to build rapport and trust with stakeholders at all levels
• Adaptability in style to varying challenges and conversations
• Flexibility with time management and ability to support when required
• Strong relationships and communication skills
• IT literacy (MS Word and Excel)
• Target-driven and accountable with a proven history of delivery

Benefits

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 23 days annual leave increasing with long service + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Perkpal Benefits
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day
• Long Service Awards
• Employee support network
• Mental Health Assistance
• Generous Car Allowance
• Competitive Commission Scheme