Business Development Manager
About the company
Business Development Manager - Field Based Recruitment Solutions is pleased to be partnering with a leading foodservice provider to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, across the Cornwall area.
Our Client has ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on winning new business. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who enjoys winning new customers, building relationships and driving business growth.
Our Client has a strong market position, established infrastructure and a clear strategy for future growth. This is an opportunity to play an important part in that journey and make a real impact on the business.
Your tasks
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
In respect of what the role is and the skills needed for the Business Development Manager role, you will be responsible for winning profitable new business across your territory.
This is a target-driven role where you will be expected to identify, approach and convert new free-trade customers, develop a strong pipeline of opportunities and deliver against stretching annual new business targets.
You will also work closely with the Sales Centres to ensure new accounts are onboarded successfully, retained and developed over the long term.
Requirements
WHAT YOU WILL BRING AS THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
- A proven track record of winning new business and delivering sales growth
- Strong prospecting skills and the ability to build and manage an active sales pipeline
- Confidence in negotiating and closing deals with key decision-makers
- The ability to build long-term customer relationships and turn new business wins into sustainable accounts
- A data-led approach to territory planning and identifying new opportunities
- High levels of self-motivation, resilience and accountability
- Experience within foodservice, FMCG or B2B distribution would be advantageous, but a strong new business sales background is essential
If you are ready to take the next step in your sales career, enjoy winning new business and want to make a real difference to a growing organisation, this could be the opportunity for you.
What we offer
- Salary of £46,000 + £6,000 Annual Car Allowance
- Total Fixed Annual Package of £52,000
- 25 Days Holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional holidays
- Pension Scheme – contribute 4% and the company will match your contribution, increasing to up to 6% after year one
- Life Cover, with the option to increase your cover
- Health Plan covering everyday medical costs for you and your family, plus access to a digital GP
- Access to confidential support and counselling services
- Exclusive Discounts on Shopping, Cinema, Technology, Travel, Fashion, Food and Drink
- Early Access to up to 20% of your pay before payday
- The Option to Purchase Dental Cover and Critical Illness Cover
- Strong Earning Potential in a performance-led sales role
- The Opportunity to Join an Established Business with Ambitious Growth Plans
How to apply
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ROLE – please contact Recruitment Solutions to discuss the opportunity and submit your CV.
Other
Disclaimer Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.