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An established and forward-thinking foodservice provider is on the lookout for a motivated Business Development Manager to join its expanding team. With a strong presence across the Midlands, Southeast, and Southwest regions, 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. The business is driven towards setting a new benchmark in UK foodservice. The Role This is a field based role managing a specific geographic territory in central 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. A Basic DBS Check will be required for this role. Core Responsibilities 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 What We're Looking For Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure Detail-oriented with a strong customer-first mentality 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 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 You'll Receive A competitive salary package Bonus scheme Company car, mobile phone, and laptop Pension Death in service benefit Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discounts on food products Continued Professional Development If you have experience in sales, account management or BD within foodservice, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

Seize the opportunity to join this well-established business that sources, grows and delivers fresh produce to its grocery, retail customers that is high-value whilst having a positive impact on the environment. This newly created role will see you join the commercial team of the business and take on responsibility for a range of duties that will actively contribute to successful growing key accounts across a portfolio of fresh produce ingredients and herb categories. Working on-site, you will collaborate closely with your colleagues, building positive relationships to ensure that high standards are met. Your varied, interesting and challenging role will include: Nurturing and building strong commercial relationships with your clients. Collaborating across teams to deliver availability day to day, ensuring customer confidence regarding quality and service. Analysing key performance metrics to support the delivery of JBP's. Developing and sharing specific market understanding and knowledge through analysis of competitor activity and the retail offering. Revising and reporting on listings, distribution and performance. Being a proactive contributor to the commercial team. What we are looking for: A MINIMUM of at least 2 years' experience in UK agriculture or food supply chain experience in sales, category, procurement or technical. FMCG experience. An excellent communicator. A strong negotiator who can persuade and influence. Someone who is resilient, flexible and adaptable. IT literacy and good at analysing data. Working in this sector is as rewarding as it is challenging. If you thrive on a fast paced environment and want to develop your career working with national grocery retailers then this is a great opportunity to do so.

Are you a graduate who has gained a few years' experience in the food industry and looking for your next step? This is an exciting chance to be part of a well-established fresh produce company that sources, grows, and delivers premium fresh produce to top grocery and retail customers-all while making a positive impact on the environment. We are looking for a resilient, proactive individual to join this commercial team in this newly created role. You will play a key role in expanding and nurturing key accounts across fresh produce ingredients and herb categories with grocery, retail accounts. Working on-site, your varied role will include: Building and maintaining strong commercial relationships with clients. Working closely with internal teams to ensure day-to-day product availability, maintaining customer trust in our quality and service. Analysing key performance metrics to drive Joint Business Plans (JBP). Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and retail offerings to provide valuable insights. Tracking and reporting on product listings, distribution, and performance. Contributing proactively to the commercial team's success. What We're Looking For: A graduate with a minimum of 2 years' experience in UK agriculture or the food supply chain (sales, category management, procurement, or technical). FMCG experience. Strong communication skills. A skilled negotiator with the ability to persuade and influence. Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. IT literacy with strong data analysis skills. This industry is fast-paced, rewarding, and full of opportunities. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to develop your career working with national grocery retailers, this is an excellent opportunity.