Business Development Manager – UK 

Business Development Manager – UK 
Field Based (Covering Greater London, within the M25) 
£35,000 - £40,000 DOE Plus Bonus, Laptop, Phone, Fuel Allowance or Hire Car 

If you’re an ambitious food sales professional looking to make your mark, this is a fantastic opportunity to help drive the international success of a well-established business. 

Born from humble beginnings in a butcher’s shop in West Cork, our client has grown into an award-winning food manufacturer. With strong roots in Ireland, their high-quality products are now enjoyed by food lovers across the globe. Now, they’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team, based in the Greater London area. 

With a focus on quality, great taste and excellent customer service, it’s no surprise that our client’s success story dates back to the 1800s. You will have the chance to help write the next chapter of the company’s story and drive their growth throughout the UK. 

As the Business Development Manager, you will deliver a high-quality service to key customers in the UK and drive profitability of our client’s food products. 

In this vital role, you’ll act as the primary commercial contact for key customers. You’ll liaise with buyers and the broader Customer Team to ensure that strong working relationships are developed and KPIs are delivered. 

Specifically, you will: 

- Develop annual sales and promotion plans 
- Build and maintain comprehensive key account plans 
- Monitor the performance of key accounts and submit progress reports 
- Negotiate annual agreements with major retailers 
- Propose marketing initiatives to increase awareness of products 
- Identify new product development opportunities based on customer and market feedback 

To be considered, you’ll need: 

- At least three years’ experience in food sales or a related field 
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel 
- A degree level qualification 
- A full driving licence 

Results-driven and proactive, as the Business Development Manager, you’ll have exceptional relationship-building and communication skills. A strategic mindset and the ability to work on your own initiative are also key. 

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This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit Ireland Ltd. The services advertised by Webrecruit Ireland Ltd are those of an Employment Agency. 

Additional Keywords: Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, National Account Manager, BDM, Sales Manager, Food Sales Manager, FMCG Sales Manager, Sales.