Business Development Manager - Food & Beverage

Business Development Manager Food & Beverage UK-based with International Travel

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Are you a commercially driven Food & Beverage professional with a passion for ingredients and customer-led growth? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding a high-quality botanical extract portfolio across global F&B markets.
Reporting to the Business Manager Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities while nurturing long-term customer partnerships. You will manage a structured sales pipeline, lead commercial discussions and contribute directly to revenue growth and margin performance.
Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new Food, Beverage, and Nutrition opportunities across agreed target markets.
Build strong, sustainable customer relationships, driving repeat business and portfolio expansion.
Manage pricing and commercial negotiations in line with profitability objectives.
Monitor market trends & competitor activity.
Represent the business at industry events and exhibitions.
Collaborate closely with all internal stakeholders.

About You Proven experience in B2B Food & Beverage ingredients, such as botanical extracts, flavours, or functional ingredients.
Strong understanding of ingredient supply chains and commercial negotiation.
Experience working with brand owners, manufacturers, or ingredient distributors.
Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Business, or similar (preferred).
Fluent English; additional languages an advantage.
Willingness to travel internationally.
You must have a full UK driving license.
You must have the right to work in the UK as our client cannot support visa sponsorship.

Whats on Offer A key role in a growing Food & Beverage business with clear strategic ambition.
Competitive salary with performance-related bonus. xwzovoh
Career development within an entrepreneurial and collaborative organisation.