Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, and strategic partnerships.

• Develop and implement strategies for business development and sales.

• Establish and nurture relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.

• Perform market research on industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities.

• Generate leads and oversee the sales pipeline from prospecting to closing.

• Prepare and present sales presentations, proposals, and engage in commercial negotiations.

• Participate in industry events, networking functions, exhibitions, and client meetings.

• Collaborate with marketing, technical, and operations teams.

• Monitor sales performance and report on business development activities.

• Meet or exceed established sales and revenue targets.

• Cultivate strategic relationships within the food industry across the UK and Ireland.

• Assist in the management of wholesaler relationships.

• Identify additional services and revenue opportunities.

• Contribute to the development of new products and services.

• Oversee project management for new product and service launches and handovers.

• Monitor and report on product and service performance in relation to budgets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Experience in providing professional services to the food industry.

• Over 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management.

• Proven success in achieving or surpassing sales targets.

• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting tools.

• Strong grasp of market dynamics and customer requirements.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to think strategically and solve problems effectively.

• Exceptional relationship-building and networking capabilities.

• Proven expertise in sales and revenue generation.

• Competence in market analysis and research.

• Strong skills in presentation and proposal writing.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and industry professionals.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Team bonus and/or commission.

• Holiday allowance.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible working arrangements.