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Business Development Manager

Employer
Brakes Group
Location
Central London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
15 Sep 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales
Business Development Manager (FMCG)
Come and join the number one food service company in the country…With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.
Role Purpose Statement
To gain new profitable independent business within a defined geographical
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
  • Identify new sales opportunities, to achieve and increase Sales turnover and gross profit
  • To devise and deliver customer business plan to maximise both customer and company growth
  • Ensure best commercial fit to customer and business
  • Maximise selling opportunities by analysis of customer need
  • To devise and deliver a telesales partnership plan, to maximise business growth
  • To proactively manage customer retention
  • Ensure a smooth transition to assigned sales associate
  • Accurate completion of area sales administration
  • To maintain competitor awareness
  • To contribute to Regional Plan
  • To maintain and develop knowledge of product offering
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
  • Excellent communicator
  • Builds excellent customer and team working relationships
  • Proven track record of profitable sales delivery
  • “Can do” attitude
The Business
Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains. Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves. Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.

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