Business Development Manager

  • Major Talent
  • 07/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Business Development Manager Food - SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Are you at your best when you're winning new business?

If you're a driven sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships and exceeding targets, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What's on offer?

  • Competitive salary plus uncapped earning potential - OTE 60 - 80K
  • Car allowance, bonus and commission
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Private healthcare benefits including cashback on everyday medical costs and access to a digital GP
  • Life assurance and additional wellbeing support
  • A wide range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a leading national business

We're recruiting for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join one of the UK's leading food businesses, helping to drive growth across a defined territory by winning and developing new customer partnerships.

This is a role for someone who loves the challenge of business development and wants the backing of a recognised market leader with an excellent reputation, outstanding products and genuine career progression.

What you'll be doing:

  • Identifying and securing new business opportunities across your territory
  • Building and managing a healthy pipeline of prospective customers
  • Meeting and exceeding ambitious new business targets
  • Negotiating and closing commercial agreements with key decision-makers
  • Delivering a seamless customer onboarding experience to maximise long-term retention
  • Working closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive exceptional service from day one
  • Developing strategic territory plans using market insight and sales data

What we're looking for:

  • A proven track record of winning new business
  • Strong B2B sales and negotiation skills
  • Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers
  • A self-motivated, target-driven approach
  • Excellent pipeline management and prospecting skills
  • Resilience, ambition and a genuine passion for sales

Experience within foodservice, FMCG or B2B distribution would be advantageous, but we're equally keen to hear from outstanding business development professionals who consistently deliver results.

If you're looking for a role where your success is recognised, rewarded and supported, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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