With an outstanding reputation for service with its existing accounts, this fresh plant-based, ingredients company has ambitious growth plans to extend its offering into the food service / contract catering sector. As part of a new team, you will use your demonstrable business development experience to win new business and manage the new accounts that you bring on board. A highly rewarding role for someone who has proven experience with food service accounts. Why Join This Business? -Exciting New Role: This is a newly created position as the company expands into the food service sector - an incredible opportunity for growth -Ambitious Plans: The business is on an exciting growth trajectory, and you'll play a key role in extending their reach and influence in the sector. -Dynamic Culture: Thrive in a fast-paced environment where hard work is rewarded and customer-centricity is at the heart of everything. -Hybrid working: You will spend 1- 2 days per week on site and then rest of the time either working from home or out meeting your customers. This newly created role will see you: -Hunt for New Business: Using your experience in food service and contract catering to drive business forward, leveraging the company's fantastic relationships to open new doors. -Collaborate & Grow: Work closely with the new Senior Business Manager to develop strong, lasting relationships with new clients. -Be a Key Player: This is a strategic role where you'll contribute directly to the company's next level of growth. To be considered for this role, you will have: - Food industry experience is a MUST You will have a demonstrable track record in new business development ideally from a food manufacturing business. -A self-starter with resilience, character, and the ability to build and maintain new relationships in a fast-paced environment. -A passion for food and the plant-based sector, with the ability to bring customer-centric solutions that add value to every partnership. -The drive to work in an innovative company that's poised for significant growth. If you are ready to make a genuine impact on a business and expand its presence in the food service sector, this is an outstanding opportunity where success will be well-rewarded. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)