Business Development Manager - Food

Job Description Salary: Up to 40,000 base salary + competitive commission structureWorking Pattern: Monday Friday | 9am - 5:30pm Location: Wiltshire This role is perfect for someone who thrives on winning new business, building relationships and having the autonomy to shape their own sales strategy. Youll be trusted to manage your own diary, develop your own approach to the market and play a key role in driving revenue growth.Are you a driven Business Development Manager, Account Manager or Sales Executive looking for the opportunity to take real ownership of your sales pipeline? Do you enjoy getting out to meet customers, building partnerships and making a visible impact in a growing food business?Were partnering with a fast-growing artisan food brand that has built a fantastic reputation within the foodservice sector. With a loyal base of around 70 established customers already trading with the business, they are now looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to build on that foundation and drive the next phase of growth.What Youll Be DoingDevelop new business opportunities across the foodservice sector, winning new customers and expanding the brands reachManage and grow relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to increase revenueBuild strong partnerships with chefs, buyers and decision-makers within the hospitality and foodservice marketManage your own sales pipeline, diary and customer meetings to maximise opportunitiesAttend face-to-face meetings with prospective and existing customers to build relationships and secure new businessMaintain accurate records of sales activity and opportunities within CRM systemsShare market insights and customer feedback with leadership to support product and business developmentWhats In It for YouJoin a growing food business with an excellent reputation in the marketHuge autonomy to shape your own sales strategy and approachThe opportunity to play a key role in driving commercial growthCompetitive base salary up to 40,000 plus strong commission potentialA leadership team that trusts you to manage your own diary and deliver resultsBe part of a business at a really exciting stage of expansionYour BackgroundExperience in Business Development, Sales or Account Management within food or drinkStrongly desirable: experience selling into the foodservice or hospitality sectorA natural relationship builder who enjoys meeting customers and winning new businessCommercially driven with the ability to manage your own pipeline and sales activityConfident communicator with strong negotiation and relationship building skillsProactive, self-motivated and comfortable working with high levels of autonomyJoin a Business That Trusts You to Drive GrowthIf youre motivated by autonomy, relationship building and the opportunity to scale sales within a growing food brand, this could be a fantastic next step in your career.Apply now or get in touch to learn more about the role and the business behind it.

Created: 2026-03-20