At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth in the education catering sector and build key relationships.
- Company: Dukefield Foodservice, a leader in school catering for over 25 years.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for term-time only working and national travel.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on schools' catering operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in educational foodservice and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Dukefield Foodservice
, part of the Dukefield Group, have been supporting schools with their catering operations for over 25 years and we provide services to multi-academy trusts, schools, academies, nurseries and local authorities.
We continue to grow at a pace nationally and require an ambitious individual to work with our CEO, being a pivotal part of the business development team.
Role and
Responsibilities: The role initially will be taking over as a traditional Business Development Manager to fully understand the business, working directly with our CEO.
Therefore, experience working within the education catering sector is essential.
Rapidly, we would then want the candidate to take over the new role of National Business Development Manager as follows:- Working with our CEO and Group Marketing Director to continue to develop our targeted market.
Continuation of development strategy to target Multi-Academy Trusts; this involves continuing to build individual relationships with Trust Board Members, Business Managers, Headteachers, Bursars and Catering Managers.
Working with the CEO re forecast sales targets and growth projections.
Prepare and pitch sales presentations to all personnel levels.
Identify and attend networking opportunities such as exhibitions and conferences.
Skills and qualifications: Knowledge of the educational foodservice industry is essential.
Experience of working with MATs, schools and colleges.
Strong negotiator with the ability to successfully address board-level personnel.
Flexible and willing to travel within the UK for this national post.
Term-time only working will be considered for this post.
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National Business Development Manager employer: Dukefield Ltd
Dukefield Foodservice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact in the education catering sector. With over 25 years of experience, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth and development while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and ambition. Located at the heart of the educational community, we support a flexible working arrangement, including term-time only options, making it an ideal place for those looking to balance their career with personal commitments.
