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New Business Development Manager
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Job Title: New Business Development Manager
This is a home based role, with frequent travel within the UK and Europe. You will need to visit company HQ in North Oxfordshire approximately once per month for a leadership meeting.
Our client is a leading provider of high-quality edible, specialty ingredients serving the food industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the UK and Europe’s most recognized food brands.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Development Manager to join our team, with a specific focus on the bakery sector. This role requires deep technical knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes, along with a proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
You’ll play a key role in expanding the organisation's customer base, introducing innovative oils and fats solutions, and building long-term partnerships with manufacturers, NPD teams, and key decision-makers in the bakery industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive new business growth within the bakery segment, focusing on oils, fats, and related technical ingredients.
Identify and target new customers, markets, and product opportunities.
Act as a technical partner for clients, offering tailored solutions that address formulation challenges and performance needs in bakery applications.
Collaborate closely with the R&D, technical, and commercial teams to support product development and go-to-market strategies.
Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote company’s product portfolio and capabilities.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, regulations, and innovations in bakery and oils/fats sectors.
Requirements:
Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within the food / drink sector
Technical background or qualification in food science, bakery technology, or a related field.
Strong understanding of bakery applications, including formulations for bread, pastries, cakes, and sweet goods.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strategic approach to business growth.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Why Join?
Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in their industry
Work with leading food manufacturers and play a key role in shaping next-generation solutions.
Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
Opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, people-first culture.
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