At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business growth in travel and catering sectors, managing tenders and building partnerships.
- Company: Ambitious independent coffee business with a strong UK reputation.
- Benefits: Up to £70,000 salary, bonus, and benefits with visible impact from day one.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and career growth in a dynamic industry.
- Why this job: Shape strategy and influence growth in an exciting, entrepreneurial environment.
- Qualifications: Proven success in business development within foodservice or hospitality sectors.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42500 £ per year.
Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Looking for a role where you can genuinely shape growth rather than inherit a patch? We're partnering with an ambitious, independent coffee business that's building a strong reputation across the UK. With a premium product range, entrepreneurial culture and exciting growth plans, they're now looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to spearhead expansion across Travel, Airline Catering and Contract Catering channels.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on opening doors, winning new business and building strategic partnerships with some of the UK's most influential foodservice and travel operators.
The Role
- You’ll take ownership of driving new business growth across contract catering, hospitality, travel and airline sectors, identifying opportunities, managing complex tenders and securing long-term commercial partnerships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing new business opportunities across Contract Catering, Travel, Airline and Hospitality channels
- Managing tender submissions and commercial proposals from end-to-end
- Building relationships with key procurement and commercial stakeholders
- Securing new airline and travel catering listings
- Negotiating commercial agreements and long-term supply partnerships
- Managing and developing strategic customer relationships
- Representing the business at industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities
About You
We're looking for a commercially astute business developer who understands how to navigate large organisations and convert opportunities into long-term revenue growth. You would ideally bring:
- Proven success winning new business within foodservice, hospitality, travel or contract catering
- Experience managing complex tender processes and commercial negotiations
- A strong network across the sector with existing customer relationships
- The ability to engage senior stakeholders and procurement teams
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth
- Experience working with organisations such as Compass, Sodexo, SSP, Gate Gourmet, Bidfood, Brakes or similar would be highly advantageous.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a growing independent business where your impact will be visible from day one. You’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence growth and play a key role in expanding the brand’s presence across some of the UK's most exciting commercial channels.
Interested? Drop me a message or apply directly to find out more.
Business Development Manager - Travel and Contract Catering employer: Advocate Group
Join an ambitious independent coffee business that values your contributions and offers a dynamic work environment where you can truly make an impact. With a focus on growth, you'll enjoy the autonomy to shape strategies and build meaningful partnerships in the thriving travel and contract catering sectors. The company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, providing excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development in a rapidly expanding market.
