Business Development Manager – Premium Foodservice

Win new business and grow premium foodservice accounts across the South East through strong relationships, commercial drive, and relentless pipeline focus. We are working with a growing business in the premium food wholesale sector to appoint a Business Development Manager. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to win, build, and scale a high-value customer base in a fast-paced environment. The Opportunity You will take ownership of new business development across a South East territory, working closely with chefs and hospitality leaders to drive revenue growth. This role is ideal for someone with a strong hunting mentality who thrives on opening doors, building pipelines, and converting opportunities. Key Responsibilities * Drive new business across restaurants, hotels, and catering clients * Build strong relationships with chefs, F&B leaders, and decision makers * Develop and manage a high-quality pipeline of prospects * Identify and convert untapped opportunities within your region * Work closely with internal teams to align pricing and service delivery * Stay close to market trends to maximise commercial opportunities About You We are interested in speaking with people who: * Have experience in B2B foodservice sales with quality products * Bring a strong commercial and results-driven mindset * Enjoy hunting for new business and winning new accounts * Are confident engaging directly with chefs and hospitality leaders * Are comfortable working independently in a field-based role * Hold a full UK driving licence and are open to travel Why This Role? Opportunity to own and grow a territory with real autonomy Strong earning potential linked to performance Exposure to premium hospitality clients and decision makers Fast-paced, growth-focused business where results are recognised Additional Info Location: South East Salary: Competitive + bonus Travel: Regional travel required Eligibility: Must have full UK working rights If you have experience within foodservice sales and a strong track record in new business, I would be very interested in having a confidential conversation. Ready to take the next step? Send your CV to our People Consultant, Lisa Fox, and have a chat about your future. Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights. Due to high application volumes, if you don’t hear from us within a week, unfortunately, your application hasn’t been successful this time