PH1693 - Business Development Manager - Foodservice

REWARDS: 40K-49K Basic Salary, 60K OTE, Car allowance, Fuel Card

LOCATION: Oxford, Bedford, Northampton, Bicester, Luton

Fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking to work for a genuine foodservice market leader

THE COMPANY:

Excellent opportunity to join one of the genuine market leaders and recognised brand names within the Foodservice sector.

Our company are able to provide a one stop solution including Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh, Seafood and Meat produce. Their ability to fully meet the requirements for comprehensive menu planning is second to none as is their reputation for combining quality produce with excellent levels of service.

The company are able to offer strong career prospects for successful professionals looking to make their mark on within the Foodservice industry.

By combining a family based service ethos with our fantastic branded and non branded ranges our name is recognised for quality across the foodservice sector.

We are currently seeking to recruit an area sales professional to develop a portfolio of accounts from one of our regional depots.

THE ROLE:

This position is an exciting new position which is focused on developing new business with major end users across a geographical area.

The accounts to be targeted will be multi-site foodservice operators or large one site operators across many different foodservice areas.

This will include healthcare, education, pub, restaurants and leisure establishments amongst others.

Although the role is new business focused initially - you will manage the accounts once onboards and continue to grow spend and share of wallet within these accounts.

The opportunity offers excellent career prospects alongside one of the strongest commission schemes within the Foodservice sector.

THE APPLICANT.

We are ideally seeking to speak to proven sales professionals with experience selling into the foodservice and catering sector.

* Candidates with a proven track record in Foodservice field sales are of strong interest

* Candidates with a proven track record in other Field Sales disciplines (including Drink or FMCG) are also welcomed

* Candidates with experience in sales to the hospitality sector are of particular interest.

* Candidates must have strong business development skills and drive to achieve new business.

* A background working for a foodservice food manufacturer or wholesales is preferable.

* Candidates must be driven, energetic sales professionals able to plan and implement their own journey plan.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for foodservice candidates seeking to further their career with a brand leader