Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service
Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service

Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service

Slough Full-Time No home office possible
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An established and forward-thinking foodservice provider is on the lookout for a motivated Business Development Manager to join its expanding team.

With a strong presence across the Midlands, Southeast, and Southwest regions, the business is known for delivering exceptional service and embracing innovation.

Driven by a supportive culture, the team works collaboratively, placing a strong focus on both customer satisfaction and internal teamwork. The business is driven towards setting a new benchmark in UK foodservice.

The Role

This is a field based role managing a specific geographic territory in central London. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating new business, while also maintaining and growing relationships with existing clients. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager and backed by a dedicated customer service contact, this role is crucial to continued regional growth.

A Basic DBS Check will be required for this role.

Core Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth by meeting and surpassing sales targets
  • Secure new accounts and build profitable client relationships
  • Maintain existing business and seek opportunities for expansion
  • Deliver high standards of service through consistent client engagement
  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve product offerings and market reach
  • Strengthen the company’s visibility in the assigned area through proactive networking and strategy input
  • Complete all necessary reports and administrative tasks on schedule

What We\’re Looking For

  • Confident and adaptable communicator who thrives under pressure
  • Detail-oriented with a strong customer-first mentality
  • Experience in sales, account management, or business development within the foodservice industry – this is essential.
  • Solid understanding of food products and knowledge of hospitality or leisure sectors
  • Skilled negotiator, comfortable influencing at multiple levels
  • Enthusiastic team player who values relationships and delivers excellent service
  • Highly organised and self-driven, with a positive attitude and a strategic mindset
  • Competent with standard computer systems (full training on in-house tools provided)
  • Strong commercial awareness and a good grasp of market dynamics

What You’ll Receive

  • A competitive salary package
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company car, mobile phone, and laptop
  • Pension
  • Death in service benefit
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Discounts on food products
  • Continued Professional Development

If you have experience in sales, account management or BD within foodservice, then we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.

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Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service
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  • Field Based Business Development Manager - Food Service

    Slough
    Full-Time

    Application deadline: 2027-06-06

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