Bringing excitement and inspiration to the menu since 2002.
We are the UK's leading supplier of added-value plant-based ingredients. Immersed in the latest food trends, we transform vegetables into irresistible, exciting, and inspired ingredients.
Through innovation and outstanding service, we collaborate with world-leading food service brands, chilled food manufacturers, and recipe box operators to help put vegetables where they belong - at the heart of the menu.
From our innovation chefs and new product development team to our operations experts, it’s our incredible people who have shaped us into innovative tastemakers. Their hard work and genuine passion for food allow us to create high-quality, bespoke food that transform our customers’ menus.
We are currently looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to Identify, develop and execute new business opportunities to support Freshcut Foods growth strategy and business success.
Actively promote the Freshcut Foods brand and be an enthusiastic and engaging ambassador for the brand and the products
Business Growth
Ø Work with the Commercial Director to identify and develop opportunities for new business development and growth
Ø Supporting Freshcut’s Innovation and Product Development agenda with focused presentations to customers.
Ø Winning new business with agreed strategic targets.
Ø To agree a sales budget each year with clear targeted and organic growth, and concise new customer targets.
Ø Working alongside the Commercial Director to plan the annual strategy and commercial budget
Maintaining profitability
Ø To control the sending of quotes to customers and to ensure the process of price creation is robust. To sign off all quotes with the Commercial Director prior to communicating to customers.
Ø To work with customers to achieve ‘win-win’ situations where products are launched at the desired margin, while still fulfilling the customer’s requirement.
Ø Take the lead in the production of all tenders, obtaining sign off and agreement from the Commercial Director prior to issue.
Ø Ensure that agreed margins are consistently maintained with customers through accurate costing and integration of products into the business.
Account management
Ø To liaise effectively and promptly with customers on commercial matters and day to day supply requirements understanding each customers requirements and their individual supply chain
Ø Promptly communicate volume forecasts to Freshcut’s internal teams, ensuring the business is aware of any changes including launches and delists of products.
Ø Collaborate with the NPD team to guarantee the first-class service our customers expect.
Ø Work closely with the NPD, Process and Technical teams to effectively manage the customer specifications and the development process, ensuring compliance with BRC standards.
General
Ø Managing cross functional collaboration on role specific projects in a proactive and enthusiastic manner
Ø Coordinating and hosting meetings relevant to the role
Ø Being a flag bearer of Company Values