Everest People Solutions are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to cover the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas, for our client based in the heart of the South West, who is a leading supplier of the freshest, locally sourced fish and seafood in the UK. Their BRC AA* grade-certified facilities assure customers of their commitment to quality products and services. They seek individuals who excel at understanding customer needs, consistently exceed expectations, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in a leading seafood business.
This will be an exciting role that you can really get stuck into and will include the following:
1. Develop and nurture relationships with customers across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, building long-term trust and rapport by offering solid solutions and ideas to meet their business needs.
2. Identify opportunities using a variety of resources and strategic questioning techniques to find gaps within the existing ledger.
3. Maintain a detailed and updated working pipeline document of all prospective business.
4. Provide accurate and timely information and feedback to management and other business areas to ensure continued service excellence and growth opportunities.
5. Report monthly on sales performance and future plans, implementing action plans where necessary.
6. Follow good management practices and all processes to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers.
You'll have the following:
1. Passion for food, particularly seafood, with hospitality industry knowledge; seafood experience is a great advantage, though sales experience is not essential.
2. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the marketplace and the food industry.
3. High level of professionalism while remaining personable and approachable.
4. Collaborative and hands-on approach, driven by excellent customer service skills.
5. Analytical methodology to seek out and optimize growth opportunities.
6. Valid driving license and ability to work across the region as required for customer base; must live within a reasonable commuting distance.
What You’ll Get
1. Potential £12k+ per year total bonus available (paid quarterly) for hitting/exceeding growth targets.
2. Uncapped new business bonus for the first 13 weeks of a customer’s trade.
3. 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
4. Pension plan.
5. Company car/car allowance.
6. Mobile phone and laptop.
7. Discounts on products.
8. Healthcare cash plan.
9. Occupational health services.
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