Job Description:

Business Development Manager – Food & Drink Manufacturing

Bristol | Hybrid – 3 Days Office-Based | £45,000–£50,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance
UK & International Travel

Want a sales role where you can win new business, grow major accounts and genuinely influence growth?

We’re recruiting a Business Development Manager for an established and rapidly expanding food & drink manufacturing business. This is a brand-new role created due to growth, giving you the opportunity to make the role your own and have a direct impact on commercial performance.

You’ll combine new business development with strategic account growth, working alongside Technical, R&D and NPD teams to turn customer needs into commercially successful solutions.

YOUR MISSION

• Win new customers and open new markets across the UK and internationally
• Own and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts
• Build relationships with buyers, decision-makers and senior stakeholders
• Turn qualified leads into profitable sales
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue, margin and customer share
• Develop direct customers, agents, distributors and strategic partners
• Lead customer meetings, presentations and commercial negotiations
• Work with Technical, R&D and NPD to develop solutions customers actually want
• Manage the sales pipeline and keep CRM activity sharp and up to date
• Plan and deliver UK and international customer visits
• Become a commercial expert across the company's product portfolio

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We want a commercially hungry, customer-focused sales professional who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and closing opportunities.

You’ll ideally have:

• 2+ years’ experience in Sales, Business Development or Account Management
• Food, drink, FMCG or manufacturing experience
• A proven track record of winning and growing business
• Strong commercial, negotiation and influencing skills
• Confidence presenting to customers and senior stakeholders
• Experience managing a sales pipeline and CRM
• Excellent organisation and follow-through
• A proactive, self-starting approach
• The ability to work collaboratively with Technical, R&D and NPD
• A willingness to travel across the UK and internationally

WHY THIS ROLE?

This isn’t a role where you simply manage an existing customer list.

You’ll be expected to grow it.

You’ll join a business that is expanding rapidly, with the freedom and responsibility to identify opportunities, develop relationships and deliver measurable commercial growth.

THE PACKAGE

• £45,000–£50,000 basic
• Bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working – 3 days office-based
• UK & international travel
• Growing, established business
• Newly created role with genuine commercial ownership
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on business growth

READY TO GROW SOMETHING BIG?

If you’re an ambitious Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager or National Account Manager ready to take ownership, win business and drive growth within the food & drink sector, we want to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.