Business Development Manager

GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly working in partnership with a well established and highly progressive pre-cooked food business, that supplies a vast range of continental food products into UK retailers, foodservice, wholesale and manufacturing clients (B2B) recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager / Commercial Manager. This is a great opening for a real passionate foodie who is strong in both business development and key account management / development across pre-cooked frozen continental meat based snack product lines. You will be well versed in supplying B2B food solutions into both foodservice and wholesale sectors, with previous experience of working with large national food wholesalers, independent wholesalers, large restaurant chains, cash and carry''s, large foodservice groups and large scale plus independent caterers UK wide. Previous exposure to European supply chains would be a huge benefit as the food products are sourced from Europe and brought over into the UK market place. Chilled and / or Frozen food line experience is also desired. Duties: Business development, expanding current key accounts business, providing current customers with additional products lines, cross selling / up-selling food lines, whilst maintaining strong business partnerships and KAM. Winning new business across the foodservice / wholesale sector (B2B). Compile competitive quotes to secure new business. Attending business networking events and food industry ..... full job details .....