Business Development Manager – Wallingford (Office-Based)
Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Bonus | Full-Time | Growth-Focused Role
Are you a driven, ambitious, and results-oriented professional with a passion for hunting new business opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where building relationships, strategic thinking, and proactive outreach are key to success?
We are Connect Catering, an award-winning contract catering business, and we’re looking for an exceptional Business Development Manager to join our high-performing sales team.
Why Join Us?
1. Competitive Salary – Up to £45,000 depending on your experience and expertise
2. Performance-Based Bonus – Your success is rewarded!
3. Career Growth – Work closely with the Head of Sales to make a real impact
4. Supportive Team & Culture – We’re passionate about what we do
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Identifying and securing new business opportunities through targeted outreach and networking
2. Building relationships with potential clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions
3. Generating leads through cold calling, market research, and industry events
4. Pitching and presenting Connect Catering’s services to key decision-makers
5. Managing proposals and tenders, ensuring a strong case for choosing us
6. Collaborating with the Marketing Team to leverage campaigns and brand awareness
Who We’re Looking For
1. A true hunter – someone who loves generating new business and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone
2. Confident with cold calling – turning conversations into valuable opportunities
3. Commercially savvy – understands the catering industry, market trends, and competitor landscape
4. A relationship builder – able to connect with clients and key stakeholders
5. A strong communicator – both verbally and in writing, particularly with proposals
Ready to take your career to the next level?
If you’re a motivated sales professional with a proven track record in business development, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of a business that’s making an impact in independent schools, private care homes, and business sectors.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Food & Beverages
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