Business Development Manager

Harrogate / Ripon / North Yorkshire (covering the North East region)
c£40,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus Sales Commission
Full time, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Ready to grow a high performing territory in a thriving market?

We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a forward thinking and expanding foodservice business. Based around Harrogate, Ripon and the wider North Yorkshire area, you will be responsible for developing and growing a territory across the North East.

This is a field based role, ideally suited to someone based in or around Harrogate, Ripon or North Yorkshire, with the flexibility to travel across the North East region.

This role is about more than sales. We are looking for someone who can build genuine relationships and act as a trusted partner to their clients, bringing insight into how foodservice solutions can help reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance the nutritional value of the products they provide.

What you will be doing

This is a fast moving role where no two days are the same.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and growing a portfolio of key customers
• Winning new business and expanding your territory
• Delivering against sales and margin targets
• Building strong, lasting customer relationships
• Advising clients on how to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their food offering
• Providing valuable insight into product quality and nutritional value
• Identifying opportunities to increase product range and spend
• Working collaboratively with internal teams
• Supporting and driving company campaigns
• Maintaining a consistent pipeline of opportunities
• Providing excellent customer service

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and commercially aware individual who thrives in a relationship led, target driven environment.

• Experience in field sales, account management or business development
• Strong ability to build and maintain long term relationships
• A consultative approach with the confidence to offer insight and added value
• Understanding of the foodservice, food delivery or hospitality sector
• Ability to identify opportunities to help clients cut costs and improve quality
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Results driven with a commercial mindset
• Full UK driving licence

What you will get in return

• c£40,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• Bonus sales commission
• Company pension and benefits package
• Career development opportunities

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a growing and supportive business, where relationships, insight, and long term partnerships are key.

How to apply

Apply now and a member of the Workforce team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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