Job Description

About Us

Having been a family-run business since 1957, we have, and continue to experience rapid growth, this means that we are in a privileged position to cope with any supply requirements, but maintain the caring roots of a small, family business for every customer and staff member.

As a forward-thinking company, we are continuously looking at ways in which we can improve and remain an employer of choice in the area. Located in the countryside just outside Exeter, opposite Darts Farm near Topsham. We are a friendly bunch of passionate people, all working for the same cause. We also have free parking and offer a 10% discount on all our products.

We are looking for a Business Development manager to strengthen our growing team in the Bristol/Bath area.

-Business Development Manager

Reports to

- Sales Director

Hours

- 40 hours per week

Duties

This is a field-based Account Manager role, within which you will be expected to look after existing and win new business within your defined geographical area. We are recruiting for a manager based in Bristol and Bath, and it will be expected you live in the area you will be working in, or easily commutable. For clarity, this means Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire or surrounding area.

You will achieve and exceed sales and cash margin targets and open profitable new accounts in-line with our sales strategy.

Maximise opportunities aligned with the sales strategy and set targets.

Identify category gaps, set objectives, and successfully secure new sales to existing customers to maximise average drop value.

You will be supported by your Telesales and Customer Service partner based in the Exeter office who will support you to achieve territory goals and drive sales.

Build great long-lasting relationships with our customers to ensure that we are seen as a credible, trusted supplier that operates with discipline and maximise growth opportunities.

Own the approach to finding new business, leading best in class sales pitches and negotiations to land and deliver value added listings.

Help lead the customer marketing approach to ensure we win at the first point of contact, and your accounts have everything they need to grow ahead of the market. Own reporting and forecasting to ensure our business has visibility of performance to date and year to go projections.

. Additional commission and renumeration structure to be discussed at Interview

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Have you got experience in Foodservice? Are you located around Bristol or Bath?
Experience:

Business development: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person