Business Development Manager in Harrow

Salary: £37,000-£39,500 per annum, depending on qualifications and relevant experience.

Job Summary

Shakti Paan Food is looking for an experienced and results-driven Business Development Manager to support the growth of our retail and online food business. We offer a range of authentic Indian groceries, snacks, spices, beverages, paan products and everyday essentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to support revenue growth and market expansion.




• Identify new customers, commercial partners, suppliers and sales opportunities.




• Build relationships with wholesalers, distributors, local businesses, community organisations and corporate customers.




• Explore opportunities to expand the company’s retail, online and business-to-business sales channels.




• Conduct market research to identify customer demand, competitor activity and emerging market trends.




• Develop promotional campaigns and customer acquisition initiatives.




• Promote the company’s product range to new and existing customers.




• Prepare business proposals, presentations, quotations and commercial agreements.




• Negotiate pricing, supply terms and partnership arrangements.




• Work with suppliers and management to introduce suitable new products and product ranges.




• Analyse sales performance, customer behaviour and business development results.




• Identify underperforming product categories and recommend strategies to improve sales.




• Maintain accurate records of business leads, customer contacts and commercial activities.




• Monitor business development budgets and ensure resources are used effectively.




• Collaborate with retail, purchasing and marketing teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.




• Provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.




• Represent the company professionally at business meetings, networking events and relevant trade activities.




• Ensure all business development activities comply with company policies and applicable legal requirements.

Skills

• Business development and commercial strategy.




• Sales planning and customer acquisition.




• Market research and competitor analysis.




• Relationship and stakeholder management.




• Commercial negotiation and contract management.




• Digital and retail sales development.




• Marketing and promotional planning.




• Budgeting and sales-performance analysis.




• Leadership and team collaboration.




• Communication and presentation skills.




• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.




• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.




• Organisational and time-management skills.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in business development, sales, retail management, wholesale, food distribution or a related commercial role.




• Experience identifying and developing new business opportunities.




• Experience building relationships with customers, suppliers and commercial partners.




• Experience negotiating commercial terms and preparing business proposals.




• Experience analysing sales data, customer demand and market trends.




• Experience within food retail, grocery, convenience retail or e-commerce is desirable.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Business, Management, Marketing, Sales or a related discipline is desirable.




• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Mathematics are preferred.




• A degree or professional qualification in Business, Marketing or a related subject is advantageous.




• Competitive salary based on qualifications and relevant experience.




• Paid annual leave.




• Ongoing training and professional development.




• Career progression opportunities.




• Supportive and professional working environment.

Shakti Paan Food is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.