Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Cambridgeshire (Office-Based)
-44k + Bonus + Electric Car

The UK co-manufacturing sector is booming and one established Cambridgeshire-based food business is investing heavily in growth.

We''re hiring a Business Development Manager to help expand new business opportunities across food manufacturing. You''ll work directly with senior leadership, own the end-to-end sales process, and play a key role in scaling the next phase of growth.

This is an office-based role, embedded within a collaborative, cross-functional team, perfect for someone who enjoys bringing products to life alongside NPD, operations, technical and finance.

Co-packing experience isn''t essential. Commercial drive and relationship-building ability are.

What You''ll Be Doing

• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Building and maintaining a strong, structured pipeline
• Managing projects from enquiry through to production
• Developing winning proposals and robust commercial agreements
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver successful customer launches
• Representing the business professionally across industry touchpoints

You''ll be instrumental in driving profitable growth and shaping long-term customer partnerships.

What We''re Looking For

• Experience in Sales / Business Development / Account Management
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence at multiple levels
• Organised and confident managing multiple live opportunities
• Ideally food sector exposure (preferred, not essential)
• A values-led, team-oriented approach

What''s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Electric company car or -6k allowance
• Pension scheme
• 33 days holiday
• Structured onboarding & training
• Clear growth opportunity

If you''re ambitious, commercially sharp, and excited by the growth potential of UK food manufacturing, let''s talk.