Business Development Manager – Foodservice We’re working with a growing business in the seafood and food distribution industry who are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in foodservice sales who enjoys building relationships, identifying new opportunities and driving business growth. You’ll play an important part in expanding the company’s customer base, developing long-term commercial relationships and securing new business across the restaurant, hospitality, wholesale and wider foodservice sectors. The role: Identifying and securing new business opportunities across foodservice, hospitality, wholesale and retail Building relationships with restaurants, hospitality groups, chefs and key decision-makers Developing and managing a strong pipeline of new business opportunities Negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial agreements Developing existing customer accounts and identifying opportunities to increase revenue Researching market trends, competitor activity and potential new markets Preparing customer proposals, quotations and sales presentations Working closely with commercial, buying and operations teams to meet customer requirements Managing sales forecasts, customer information and CRM records Representing the business at customer meetings and industry events what we're looking for: Has 3–5 years’ experience in business development, sales or account management Has experience within foodservice, hospitality, wholesale, FMCG or food distribution Has a proven track record of securing new business and achieving sales targets Is confident approaching new customers and developing commercial relationships Has strong negotiation skills and a good understanding of pricing and profit margins Is comfortable managing their own sales pipeline and generating new opportunities Can build relationships with chefs, business owners, procurement teams and senior decision-makers Has good organisational skills and experience using CRM systems Is willing to travel regularly for customer meetings and business development activities Ideally has experience within seafood, fresh food or chilled food distribution, although this isn’t essential What's on offer: Performance-related bonus scheme Hybrid working  Health and wellbeing programme Employee and product discounts Car scheme and cycle to work scheme Free on-site parking Career development opportunities If you’re an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for food and a proven ability to secure new business, we’d love to hear from you