Business Development Manager
About The Position
Brakes is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its Independent Sales Team and support ambitious growth plans. The role is home/field-based in South Lakes and focuses on finding and winning new independent business, building relationships with local food-market customers, and developing tailored foodservice propositions. The manager will help customers save time and money, achieve profit and market targets, and introduce new clients in partnership with an Area Sales Manager. The role also involves monitoring competitors and independent-market trends to provide customers with relevant solutions and insights. Brakes provides an induction programme covering its products and business.
Requirements
- Commercial mindset, drive, and ambition to contribute to the business by delivering against targets.
- Confidence working out in the field and a strong focus on the customer.
Nice To Haves
- A background similar to field sales; this is not essential.
- Foodservice or hospitality experience.
Responsibilities
- Identify, pursue, and win new independent business opportunities while maintaining a sales pipeline.
- Build relationships with independent businesses in the local food market.
- Develop tailored culinary propositions that help customers save time and money.
- Deliver profit targets and other market goals.
- Welcome new clients in partnership with an Area Sales Manager.
- Monitor competitors and independent-market trends, and provide customers with relevant solutions and insights.
Benefits
- Up to £36,000 salary.
- Uncapped bonus potential.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Home-based contract.
- Induction and training programme.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
