BDM Food Service (Seafood)

Business Development Manager Foodservice London £40,000 £45,000 We are working with a well established food business that is expanding its presence across the foodservice channel, and they are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead the charge. This is a genuine new business role. You will be identifying, targeting and winning foodservice accounts, from wholesalers and distributors through to operators and end users. If you enjoy the hunt, building a pipeline from the ground up and turning cold prospects into long term customers, this one is for you. What you will be doing: Developing and delivering a new business strategy across the foodservice channel Prospecting and winning new accounts, managing the full sales cycle from first contact to close Building relationships with distributors, wholesalers and operators Working closely with the wider commercial team to bring products to market Owning your numbers and reporting on pipeline, forecast and performance What we are looking for: A proven track record in foodservice sales, ideally new business focused Strong knowledge of the foodservice landscape and how product moves through it A confident self starter who can open doors and build rapport quickly Commercially sharp, with the ability to negotiate and close Full UK driving licence In return you will join a respected name in the food sector with real backing behind its growth plans, a competitive basic and a rewarding bonus structure. To find out more, ..... full job details .....