Business Development Manager

A leading global supplier of natural food ingredients (spices, essential oils, food colouring) has an immediate requirement for an experienced Business Development Manager (B2B) to grow the UK business.

Key Skills:

1. Business development manager
2. BDM
3. B2B
4. Sales
5. Account Manager
6. Food industry
7. Business development

Location: East Midlands area, Peterborough, Leicester, Northamptonshire, Kettering, Corby, NN18 8LH

Salary: Circa 35,000 - 45,000 + bonus/benefits (TBC)

They currently have a well-organised but small operation in the UK. As Business Development Manager, your role will be to develop/grow the UK business to help it reach its full potential.

You will be working with existing clients and developing new contacts within the food industry. This is an exciting position, and it is essential you have a previous proven sales background within the food industry (import/export) and ideally have sold spices, herbs, and essential oils. You will be selling directly to food manufacturers and distributors.

This is a demanding role and will involve extensive UK travel.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Business Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, or Sales Account Manager who have experience in sales within the food industry.