Business Development Manager

GBR Recruitment Ltd are proudly working in partnership with a well established & highly progressive pre-cooked food business, that supplies a vast range of continental food products into UK retailers, foodservice, wholesale & manufacturing clients (B2B) recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager / Commercial Manager. This is a great opening for a real passionate foodie who is strong in both business development & key account management / development across pre-cooked frozen continental meat based snack product lines. You will be well versed in supplying B2B food solutions into both foodservice & wholesale sectors, with previous experience of working with large national food wholesalers, independent wholesalers, large restaurant chains, cash & carry's, large foodservice groups & large scale plus independent caterers UK wide. Previous exposure to European supply chains would be a huge benefit as the food products are sourced from Europe & brought over into the UK market place. Chilled & / or Frozen food line experience is also desired. Duties: * Business development, expanding current key accounts business, providing current customers with additional products lines, cross selling / up-selling food lines, whilst maintaining strong business partnerships & KAM. * Winning new business across the foodservice / wholesale sector (B2B). * Compile competitive quotes to secure new business. * Attending business networking events & food industry exhibitions * Update & maintain the CRM system * Follow up leads, converting them into new business * Devise a sales pipeline for new business generation * Liaise with the wider supply chain & internal departments * Support NPD / NPI * Update samples database * Attend supplier meetings in Europe * Achieve / exceed set sales targets & KPI's Attributes: * Sales, KAM, NAM, BDM experience in food industry sales * Commercial management skills & a strong commercial acumen * Experience in pre-cooked food lines is ideal * Experience in frozen food lines is ideal * Experience supplying into foodservice & wholesale customers (B2B) * Happy with European travel This role could suit someone working as a Business Development Executive, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Category Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Territory Manager, Area Manager or similar. Commutable from southern & central Lincolnshire locations. Interviews are to take place immediately. Apply today