Business Development Manager, Branded Food, Home Based
- Employer
- Focus Management Consultants
- Location
- England
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum + Car Allowance, Bonus and Benefits
- Closing date
- 22 Nov 2016
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts, Other Job Function, Sales
Job Details
This client is a key partner for Focus Management and as such we have a number of roles we are recruiting for within this innovative and exciting food business. The role of Business Development Manager is a key member of the Impulse Sales team and will focus on sales within Casual Dining sectors across the UK including; Quick Service Restaurants, Cinemas, Casinos, Health and Fitness Centres, Garden Centres and Coffee Shop chains.
Key responsibilities for the role of Business Development Manager include;
- Implementing the strategy and working with and supporting the Channel Manager in driving agenda and strategy across the Foodservice Channel
- Expanding existing and unlocking new distribution
- Developing existing and new trading relationships in key customers for long-term commercial benefit
- Mentoring of a BDE whose objective is to develop the regional sales
- Positively contributing to the overall direction and success of the Channel
Key attributes of the successful applicant, you will;
- Be able to demonstrate a good level of sales experience within the casual dining impulse sectors
- Specific knowledge of Starbucks or Caffè Nero would be hugely advantageous
- Be able to switch effectively between “farming” existing and “hunting” for new business
- Have a high level of autonomy, be able to work on your own initiative with a self-starter attitude
- Have the right levels of judgment, drive and influence in order to successfully deliver your business agenda and importantly you will be open minded and adaptable to change
To be successful in your application for Business Development Manager you must have national experience of working with casual dining sectors, within an food and drink category. You must have previous P&L experience and a proven track record of revenue growth and achievement of KPI targets.
This is a talented and dedicated team working within a fast-paced and growing category. Our client is looking for like-minded people that can embrace the core values based around aspiration, inspiration and creativity within a strong team culture.
If you feel this opportunity matches your career aspiration please apply directly today.
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REF. AJT13711 By Focus Management
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Company
Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.
We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.
We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.
Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:
- An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
- An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work
- Telephone
- 01625 560778
- Location
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Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom
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