Business Development Manager

Are you the exceptional Business Development Manager they are looking for?

Great salary plus commission, car allowance, business mileage and other benefits.

They have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join their friendly and vibrant sales team. You will be passionate and enthusiastic and have a proven track record in B2B sales (ideally in contract catering). If you are looking for a rewarding role as well as an employer who will invest in your career and development, then this could be the job for you!

Location: Based in South East or South Midlands

Benefits of working with them as a Business Development Manager

1. Competitive salary plus commission (£80K OTE), business mileage and car allowance
2. Career development opportunities
3. Multiple Discounts on their Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
4. Pension scheme and life insurance
5. Private medical cover
6. HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
7. Access to their Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
8. Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
9. Work life balance
10. Company sick pay scheme
11. Recommend a friend scheme

As a Business Development Manager, you will:

1. Fully understand the client requirements
2. Have a proven track record in contract catering (or similar)
3. Have the ability to interact at all levels from Kitchen staff to Directors
4. Know what great food and service looks like
5. Manage the sales process from start to finish and be comfortable presenting to clients
6. Manage sales tenders to all deadlines
7. Create workable finances and sales targets, creating a buy-in culture from the operators whilst challenging them and retaining a commercial approach

Who are they?

Our client is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. They are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract - no two are the same. Their company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry. They will provide full support and training where necessary and have a variety of benefits for the right person - so please get in contact ASAP!

They have been named in The Caterer's prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality in 2020. Don't miss your chance to become part of their award-winning team!

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Location: Regional - London and the Home Counties

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: £80,000 OTE plus benefits

You may also have experience in the following: Catering Sales, Catering, Business Development Manager, Business Development Management, Business Development, BDM, Business Development Executive, Field Sales Executive, Field Sales Advisor, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Account Manager, Account Management, Key Account Manager, Territory Sales, Regional Sales, Payments Consultant, Payments Specialist, Door to Door sales, B2B Sales.

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