Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

North West based 

£40k - £45k plus 10% bonus, car or car allowance & benefits

Essential Cuisine is a company started by a chef and now supplying some of the best chefs in the country. We manufacture a comprehensive range of high quality UK-produced stocks and gravies which are supplied to a wide network of wholesalers and an ever-growing customer base across both profit and cost sectors.

Our ethical company values guide who we are, what we do and how we do it.  A passion for quality is the lifeblood of our business.

Our people are at the heart of our company and we are now in a position to add a new member to this close-knit team of enthusiastic and dynamic individuals.

The role

You’ll play a key role in developing business and building key relationships in a rapidly growing customer base, including depots of national wholesalers, regional wholesalers and end users.  

The opportunity will require you to utilise your selling and customer management skills, building product awareness and working with customers to develop and implement shared action plans.  You’ll need to drive demand through our wholesale partners and prospective end users.

The person

Confident and competent negotiation, presentation and influencing skills are vital for this role.

A chefing background is desirable, together with experience of working with foodservice wholesalers and branded, ambient products.

You are a self starter and show good initiative, and enjoy working within a strong team.

For the opportunity to join a rapidly-growing and exciting business, please email your CV by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below