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Business Development Manager (Hybrid)
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Business Development Manager – Food & Beverage (London Focused)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Company Car
Location: London & South East (1 day s week at site in Kent)
We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading drinks manufacturer seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across the London foodservice and hospitality sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on securing new accounts and developing strong relationships with key hotel and restaurant groups.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will:
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Identify and secure new business opportunities across London, focusing on major hotel and restaurant groups.
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Build and nurture strong customer relationships to deliver growth and maximise revenue opportunities.
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Manage or co-manage customer New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects.
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Take an active role in price negotiations, ensuring margin and profitability targets are met.
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Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service and project execution.
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Develop and deliver customer plans and objectives aligned with overall business strategy.
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Conduct regular customer visits to build trust, identify gaps, and drive business forward.
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Keep meticulous records of customer activity, sales forecasts, and project status.
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Develop in-depth knowledge of products, manufacturing capabilities, and market trends.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes and customer engagement.
About You
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Proven track record in new business sales within the drinks sector, particularly into foodservice, hospitality, or distribution channels.
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Experience selling into key hotel and restaurant groups.
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Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
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Confident communicator, able to deliver compelling presentations and influence at all levels.
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Commercially astute, with strong awareness of margins, P&L, and trading terms.
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Highly motivated, target-driven, and proactive in pursuing opportunities.
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Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
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Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
Desirable:
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Experience in chilled or short shelf-life food and drink products.
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Degree-level education (preferred but not essential).
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Understanding of customer NPD/EPD processes.
Other:
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Ideally live within the M25 boundary for easy access into London.
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Full UK driving licence.
The Package
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Salary £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
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Company car provided
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Opportunity to work with a reputable manufacturer and shape growth in a key market
If you’re an ambitious sales professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
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