Senior Sales Manager

Business Development Manager - Reading and Surrounding | £50,000-£75,000 Take the lead as a Business Development Manager in a high-growth fresh food business where your impact is visible, valued, and rewarded. We're recruiting for a Business Development Manager in the North West to join an ambitious and fast-scaling operation within fresh food distribution. This is a standout opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact role where you'll shape sales direction, influence growth, and build something truly meaningful in a thriving FMCG environment. Why apply for this Business Development Manager role? You'll be stepping into more than just a role - you'll be building a future: You'll earn a competitive salary of £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience You'll have the opportunity to benefit from equity with genuine long-term value You'll enjoy real autonomy to shape strategy and influence business direction You'll be part of a high-growth fresh food distribution business with strong ambitions You'll work in a supportive, energetic culture where success is recognised You'll gain exposure to leadership decision-making and strategic planning You'll have clear progression opportunities as the business expands Key Responsibilities: As Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth and shaping the sales function: Build and develop strong relationships across the FMCG and fresh food distribution markets Deliver both quick wins and long-term revenue growth strategies Identify new business opportunities and influence product and service development Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing sales team Contribute market insight to support wider business strategy Drive a culture focused on customer excellence and commercial success What we're looking for: To succeed as Business Development Manager, you'll bring: Proven experience within fresh food distribution or FMCG sectors A strong network and ability to generate commercial opportunities Experience building or leading successful sales teams Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategy A proactive, driven approach suited to a fast-paced environment A passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomesIf you're looking for your next step as a Business Development Manager in the North West, where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to the next level. Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDINDUSTRIALWC Location │ Reading Role │ Business Development Manager Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy