Business Development Manager - Field Based

Business Development Manager - Field Based

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Location: Field-Based - managing the Cotswolds area.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a results-driven and customer-focused Business Development Manager to join a well-established and expanding field sales team. With ambitious growth plans and the ability to provide exceptional service, this role is ideal for a motivated individual with a strong background in sales, account management, and new business development—particularly from a food service business where you may have sold across, hospitality, education, healthcare and care homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts within a defined geographical area
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities to increase sales and margin
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement and support
• Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to enhance product knowledge and service delivery
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities to maximise profitability
• Ensure all administrative and reporting requirements are completed accurately and within deadlines

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar business development or field sales role, ideally within the foodservice industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills, with a proactive and strategic approach to sales
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-centric mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (training will be provided for internal systems)
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working independently
• Living ideally in the Cotswolds region.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Uncapped bonus scheme linked to performance
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• Company pension and life insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

This is a field-based position requiring regular travel within a designated area, along with attendance at monthly team meetings at a central location.

If you are a proactive sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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