Business Development Executive

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Company About Us Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques. Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Executive to drive new business acquisition, focusing on outreach to identified prospective customers and conversion of these into deals. This role will focus on identifying, pursuing, and qualifying prospects, developing relationships and collaborating closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of converting prospects to deals, be an excellent communicator and have a passion and drive for business development within the food and hospitality industry. A personable communicator who is confident to reach out to a range of food and hospitality contacts via any channel – phone, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and in-person Proactively identify and approach potential new clients, building a pipeline of opportunities to grow the business Be the source of truth within the business on new openings and proactively reach out to these sites before they open Commercially-minded – work closely with the Business Development Managers and Head of New Business & Growth to understand and evolve what \’good business\’ looks like Leave a positive first impression of Paul Rhodes Bakery to all prospective customers Minimum of 1 year experience in business development or sales, ideally within the food/hospitality industry Strong understanding of the sales cycle from prospect to closed deal Proficiency in CRM systems (ideally Pipedrive) and reporting tools to manage prospecting pipelines and track key performance indicators (KPIs) Company About Us Founded by former Michelin-starred chef Paul Rhodes in 2003, Paul Rhodes Bakery has built a strong reputation as the go-to supplier of quality handcrafted sourdoughs, cakes and pastries in the capital. Paul’s ambition when he started the bakery was simple: to provide London’s busy chefs with the best handcrafted bread, made from the finest ingredients possible and traditional techniques. Today, as the bakery heads towards twenty-five years in business, the goal remains the same and this ambition underpins everything we do. We have both a wholesale business supplying some of London’s top restaurants, hotels, cafés, and entertainment venues, as well as our local retail bakery shop which is based a ten minute walk up the road, in Greenwich Market. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. At Paul Rhodes Bakery, we believe in nurturing talent. By joining our company, you’ll have the chance to work with experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive environment Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Executive to drive new business acquisition, focusing on outreach to identified prospective customers and conversion of these into deals. This role will focus on identifying, pursuing, and qualifying prospects, developing relationships and collaborating closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of converting prospects to deals, be an excellent communicator and have a passion and drive for business development within the food and hospitality industry. Key qualities & actions A personable communicator who is confident to reach out to a range of food and hospitality contacts via any channel – phone, Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and in-person Proactively identify and approach potential new clients, building a pipeline of opportunities to grow the business Be the source of truth within the business on new openings and proactively reach out to these sites before they open Commercially-minded – work closely with the Business Development Managers and Head of New Business & Growth to understand and evolve what \’good business\’ looks like Leave a positive first impression of Paul Rhodes Bakery to all prospective customers Minimum of 1 year experience in business development or sales, ideally within the food/hospitality industry Strong understanding of the sales cycle from prospect to closed deal Proficiency in CRM systems (ideally Pipedrive) and reporting tools to manage prospecting pipelines and track key performance indicators (KPIs) Package Location: London based: Lassell St, Greenwich, SE10 9PJ; Home office; and customer sites. Positon: Full-time, Permanent, M-F (flexibility required for occasional project involvement or issue resolution) Salary: £32,000 + £8K achievable bonus Benefits Highly competitive base salary, plus potential bonus. Flexible working: a great combination of working from the bakery, at home, and out and about in kitchens meeting chefs. Free & Discounted Bakery Products: Take home the freshest bread, pastries, and more every day. Shop Discount: Enjoy exclusive employee discounts on all products at our Greenwich shop. Free Birthday cake of your choice. Company Events: Join your colleagues for fun summer / winter social events. Referral Bonus: Earn a £500 bonus for bringing new talent into our growing team. Cycle to Work Scheme: Convenient commuting options for you. Additional holiday allowance to reward length of service. Paid breaks. Paul Rhodes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. For individuals who would like to request accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR at: hr@paulrhodesbakery.com Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PAUL RHODES BAKERY LTD by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Business Development Executive” roles. 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