Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Manager UK- Food Ingredients (Cheese)
Key Responsibilities:
* New Business Development: Identify and aggressively pursue new business opportunities within the food manufacturing, ready meal, QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), and food service sectors.
* Client Pipeline Management: Develop, manage, and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients to ensure consistent growth and meet sales targets.
* Solution-Based Sales: Effectively present cheese ingredients through tailored, solution-based sales pitches that address client needs and demonstrate value.
* Negotiation: Lead negotiations on terms, pricing, and contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that drive long-term partnerships.
* Hunter Mentality: Proactively seek out and close new business opportunities, demonstrating a strong hunter mentality.
Qualifications:
* Industry Experience: Established network and proven experience in selling to pub chains, large food service and catering companies (e.g., Sodexo), and QSR giants (e.g., Burger King, KFC).
* Experience: A minimum of 5+ years in Business Development with at least 2 years of experience specifically within the food industry.
* Mobility: Willingness and ability to commute to the office/site at least 2-3 days a week.