Business Development Manager (South West)

Business Development Manager Food and Drink ManufacturingBristol Hybrid 3 Days Office-Based £45,000 £50,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance UK and International TravelWant a sales role where you can win new business, grow major accounts and genuinely influence growth?We re recruiting a Business Development Manager for an established and rapidly expanding food and drink manufacturing business. This is a brand-new role created due to growth, giving you the opportunity to make the role your own and have a direct impact on commercial performance.You ll combine new business development with strategic account growth, working alongside Technical, RandD and NPD teams to turn customer needs into commercially successful solutions.YOUR MISSION Win new customers and open new markets across the UK and internationallyOwn and grow a portfolio of key customer accountsBuild relationships with buyers, decision-makers and senior stakeholdersTurn qualified leads into profitable salesIdentify opportunities to increase revenue, margin and customer shareDevelop direct customers, agents, distributors and strategic partnersLead customer meetings, presentations and commercial negotiationsWork with Technical, RandD and NPD to develop solutions customers actually wantManage the sales pipeline and keep CRM activity sharp and up to datePlan and deliver UK and international customer visitsBecome a commercial expert across the company''s product portfolio WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We want a commercially hungry, ..... full job details .....