At a Glance
- Tasks: Hunt for new business opportunities and build connections in the local food market.
- Company: Join Brakes, the UK's largest foodservice supplier with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, company car or allowance, and home-based work.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and support your unique talents and potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the food industry while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Field sales experience is a plus, but ambition and a commercial mindset are key.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Business Development Manager – Home/Field-based – Southampton, Winchester and Reading
Competitive. Uncapped bonus potential, company car or car allowance and home-based contract. Join Brakes’ Independent Sales Team.
What you’ll be doing
- Scope out, hunt, and seal the deal with fresh, independent new business opportunities whilst keeping that pipeline flowing.
- Cultivate killer connections with independent players in the local food market using your innate curiosity for all things foodie.
- Craft bespoke culinary propositions to help our customers save precious time and money.
- Serve up some tasty growth, hitting those profit targets and being rewarded accordingly.
- Welcome aboard new clients with style and finesse, making sure they feel right at home with your Area Sales Manager buddy.
- Keep an eye on the competition and independent market trends, so you can dish out the hottest solutions and insights from the world’s biggest food wholesaler.
• Crush those market goals like a seasoned foodie conquering a buffet!
What we’re looking for
- Ideally a background in field sales though this isn’t essential.
- A commercial mindset, drive and ambition to make a difference to the business by delivering against targets.
- Confidence being out on the field is essential.
- A willingness to learn; we provide a great induction programme covering product knowledge and business fundamentals.
- A passion for making an inclusive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities.
We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity.
We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to define it.
Bring your whole self to work. #Belong At Brakes.
Additional Information – At Brakes, everyone is welcome.
We celebrate the unique talents of each colleague and focus on potential rather than only on CVs.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities.
We support you throughout the recruitment process and can make adjustments to accommodate your needs.
Brakes is the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, delivering high-quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals.
With an 8,000-strong workforce, we are growing and dedicated to the nation’s vital provision.
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