Business Development Manager - Independent Sales

About the role

Brakes, a Sysco business, is recruiting a Business Development Manager for its Independent Sales Team in Plymouth. This is a home-based, full-time position within the foodservice sector, with a stated salary of up to £38,000 and uncapped bonus potential.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and win new independent businesses while keeping the sales pipeline flowing
• Build relationships with independent players in the local food market
• Create custom culinary propositions that help customers save time and money
• Onboard new clients and welcome them alongside their Area Sales Manager
• Monitor competitors and market trends and share insights with customers
• Deliver against profit targets and grow the business

Required profile

• A commercial mindset and the drive to deliver against targets
• Confidence working out on the field
• Ideally a background similar to Field Sales; food service or hospitality experience is advantageous but not essential, as training is provided

What we offer

• Salary of up to £38,000 plus uncapped bonus potential
• Company car or car allowance
• Home-based contract
• An induction programme covering products and the business