Business Development Manager | Bakery Manufacturer

My client is a highly successful supplier of bakery ingredients looking to add a Business Development Manager (South East) to their team due to company growth. The successful candidate will have bakery ingredients experience ideally supplying into some / all of the following: local and high street bakeries, and independent and national wholesalers, also beneficial will be having experience supplying universities, regional contract caterers and travel & leisure customers.

This is a great opportunity to join a continually growing organisation where there is opportunity for career and personal financial growth. There is a great team-spirit within this organisation and so are looking for a self-starter

The Role:

• Deliver Budget on Account Portfolio Measure SALES Value – Gross Profit
• Identify and develop profitable new business with existing and new customers
• Build strong relationships with Decision Makers & Influencers in customer base
• Network and negotiate with internal colleagues to deliver profitable solutions and customer satisfaction. Will including managing and coordinating projects.
• Effective communication & presentation skills both verbal and written
• Strong negotiation & selling skills with ability to analyse complex situations and propose and agree equitable solutions
• Ability to promote and support key product launches with direct/indirect customer activities
• Develop and add value to our customer relationship through relevant Customer Intimacy initiatives

The candidate:

• 3+ years’ experience selling bakery ingredients
• Strong interpersonal skills and networking ability within a team is vital
• Self-starter with a team orientated attitude
• Ability to plan work objectives to meet financial targets
• Strong negotiation skills with internal and external customers
• Customer driven mind-set
• Results focussed and flexible in approach

What’s On Offer:

£40,000 - £45,000 + 30% bonus + 25 days holiday + car allowance/car + package

If you would like to explore this opportunity further please email your CV to Alex Tye on alex@drnewitt.com.