Business Development Manager

If you re happiest opening doors, hunting opportunities and closing deals, keep reading.We re working with a well-established national foodservice business that s looking to appoint drive their growth. This is a true hunter role: 100% focused on winning new customers, not farming existing accounts.Once a deal is signed and successfully onboarded, it s passed to the account manager, leaving you free to do what you do best: build pipeline and bring in new prospects.The roleIdentifying, targeting and securing new B2B customers across the UKProactively prospecting new markets, sectors and routes to marketManaging the full new business sales cycle: from first contact to contract closeBuilding and maintaining a strong, accurate new business pipelineSpotting market trends and untapped growth opportunitiesRepresenting the business professionally in the marketAbout youProven experience in B2B new business sales / business developmentBackground in the foodservice or food / beverage sector is importantStrong track record of winning new customers and closing dealsConfident prospecting, negotiation and presentation skillsCommercial, resilient and results-drivenSelf-motivated with a clear hunter mindsetWilling to travel across the UK, with occasional international travelWhy you''ll love this job: Up to £45,000 basic salaryCommission structureCompany car or car allowancePrivate healthcare cover5% PensionDeath in Service benefit (4 x salary)30 Days'' Holiday (inc. Bank Hols)Field-based, UK ..... full job details .....