Business Development Manager - UK South

A fast-growing player in the UK seafood industry is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their dynamic sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong wholesale seafood experience who s ready to make an impact.

You ll focus on growing sales of quality frozen fish and seafood products to independent fish merchants, wholesalers, frozen food distributors, and manufacturers.

The Role:

• Develop and grow relationships with new and existing wholesale customers
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities both clients and products
• Attend client meetings and trade shows across the UK
• Contribute to the broader seafood development strategy within the business
• Meet sales targets and help deliver strong profit margins

About You:

• 5+ years' experience in the UK seafood wholesale market
• Excellent product knowledge across a range of seafoods
• Strong network within the industry, particularly with fish merchants
• Confident communicator with solid negotiation skills
• Well-organised with great time management
• Tech-savvy proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Full, clean UK driving licence

What s On Offer:

• £45,000 base salary
• 15% performance bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Lunch allowance
• Laptop & phone provided
• Flexible remote working

If you re a self-starter with a passion for seafood and strong commercial instincts, I'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy.

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