Business Development Manager - c£55,000 Car/Allowance - Lancashire Overview: This is a brand-new position within the business and has been created to strengthen the commercial department. This is a great opportunity with a growing food manufacturer where you can really make a name for yourself. This position is not your typical business development role as they already work with most retailers. You will be expanding these account & building relationships as you go. It would be really beneficial if you understand NPD and know what doesn’t work with products in the factory. The Opportunity. You will work closely with the Senior team in expanding their range of products within all the major retailers and discounters. The role is working on branded and own label products of which both will have a different route to market. Building on the already strong relationships they have with their customers to win their trust and build on the range they already have of theirs in stores. Ideally, you’ll have a relevant degree in food science or nutrition. Alongside this, you’ll understand the NPD process and be able to discuss this with clients. What can they offer you? The business is going through a massive amount of positive change, they’re expanding and growing in all departments. There is no red tape here so you can make decisions and use your creative flare. What this means for you, is that there is a lot of scope for you to grow the remit of your role. The base salary is £50,000k - £60,000 depending on experience, this comes with a company car/allowance. We’re open to hearing from Business Development Managers, Account Development Manager, Business Development Executive and Category Managers from areas such as Preston, Blackburn, Bolton, Manchester etc. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across Operations/Engineering/Technical/NPD/Supply Chain and Commercial. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website