Business Development Manager

If you’re happiest opening doors, hunting opportunities and closing deals, keep reading. We’re working with a well-established national foodservice business that’s looking to appoint drive their growth. This is a true hunter role: 100% focused on winning new customers, not farming existing accounts. Once a deal is signed and successfully onboarded, it’s passed to the account manager, leaving you free to do what you do best: build pipeline and bring in new prospects. The role Identifying, targeting and securing new B2B customers across the UK Proactively prospecting new markets, sectors and routes to market Managing the full new business sales cycle: from first contact to contract close Building and maintaining a strong, accurate new business pipeline Spotting market trends and untapped growth opportunities Representing the business professionally in the market About you Proven experience in B2B new business sales / business development Background in the foodservice or food / beverage sector is important Strong track record of winning new customers and closing deals Confident prospecting, negotiation and presentation skills Commercial, resilient and results-driven Self-motivated with a clear hunter mindset Willing to travel across the UK, with occasional international travel Why you'll love this job:  Up to £45,000 basic salary Commission structure Company car or car allowance Private healthcare cover 5% Pension Death in Service benefit (4 x salary) 30 Days' Holiday (inc. Bank Hols) Field-based, UK wide  Here's a role with huge scope and a clear focus on new business success. Interested? Apply now for a quick response and confidential discussion