Business Development Manager - Foodservice

Wallingford Permanent £60,000 - £66,000 per year View Job Description
A superb opportunity for a highly motivated Business Development Manager, with a focus on Foodservice or Contract Catering, to expand the B2B client base and increase revenue within the Oxfordshire / Berks / Midlands.
  • A BDM to win new B2B client contracts for a 5* contract caterer
  • Regional Sales Manager landing new Foodservice B2B contracts

About Our Client

A successful family owned Contract Catering business, specialising in providing the full foodservice offering to a range of B2B clients including; education, care homes, businesses through to healthcare. The company prides themselves on delivering a platinum service which sets them apart.

Job Description

  • Segment, identify and engage with potential B2B clients within the given territory
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships to be included in the cyclical RFP's
  • Secure meetings to produce the required number of proposals
  • Write proposals that portray a creative and compelling foodservice offering
  • Draw on the internal touchpoints to maximise the impact of all meetings throughout the proposal meetings.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager will have:

  • Business Development Management of B2B clients within the foodservice or contract catering sector
  • Experience and demonstrable wins within the given sector clients
  • Acute understanding of a mid-long sales cycle. Able to build a key network of contacts to secure RFP's
  • Ability to draw on numerous internal stakeholders to pull together a successful proposal including; operations, chef's......etc
  • Excellent presentation skills to secure the contract wins!
  • Ability to adapt to varying external stakeholders i.e. bursars, heads of, procurement
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and sales skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 + car + benefits
  • A unique opportunity to be part of the company's growth
Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6546093
Phone number
+44 1932 264020

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
Wallingford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264020
Job reference
JN-092024-6546093