Business Development Manager - Foodservice Sector

About the role

Are you a driven sales professional looking to make a real impact in the food industry? As a Business Development Manager within our Independent Sales team, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and securing new business opportunities with local independent food market players.

Main Missions

• Proactively prospect, develop, and close new commercial opportunities with independent food service businesses.
• Build and nurture long-term, high-value relationships with key local clients.
• Create tailored culinary solutions and proposals designed to help clients optimize their time and profitability.
• Collaborate with your Area Sales Manager to ensure seamless onboarding for all new customers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to provide strategic advice and best-in-class solutions.
• Achieve profit targets through strategic territory management.

Profile sought

• A highly ambitious individual with a strong commercial mindset and a hunger for success.
• Ability to work autonomously in a field-based environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust with diverse culinary professionals.
• No prior experience in catering or food service is required; we value attitude and potential.

Required Skills

• Business Development & Prospecting
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Market Analysis
• Culinary Solution Selling

What we offer

• Comprehensive induction and training program covering products and industry operations.
• Uncapped bonus system linked to profit achievement.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment where you can truly be yourself.
• The opportunity to grow within a market-leading organization.