Business Development Manager

At the heart of this role is a focus on first class service and account management, something which Bridor prides itself on and attributes its success to. As a Business Development Manager, it will be your responsibility to ensure customers receive this high level of service expected, whilst maximising the opportunities to penetrate the Foodservice market further. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving profitable growth across our customers within Scotland and Northern England. Working closely with the National Account Managers as well as the wider Bridor Sales and Technical teams you will be responsible for developing successful and profitable relationships with existing customers including Michelin Star Restaurants, Hotel Groups, Coffee Shops and Foodservice Wholesalers. In addition, this role will have a focus on developing new business opportunities within your region in line with the UK strategy.

Responsibilities

Focus on first class service and account management; Ensure customers receive high level of service expected; Maximise opportunities to penetrate Foodservice market further; Drive profitable growth across customers in Scotland and Northern England; Develop successful and profitable relationships with existing customers including Michelin Star Restaurants, Hotel Groups, Coffee Shops and Foodservice Wholesalers; Develop new business opportunities within region in line with UK strategy

Requirements

Operating in a field sales position within a leading Food or Drink business; Strong knowledge of the customer base, particularly Scottish wholesalers and end user customers; Proven track record of developing sales and building strong customer relationships within the Foodservice/Hospitality sector; Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; Organised individual with drive, motivation and passion to achieve sales and thrive on over delivering against targets; Well organised team player with drive, motivation and enthusiasm to achieve sales and delivering success for Bridor; Currently living in Scotland

Nice to have

Living in the Central Belt of Scotland

Benefits

Company car; 20% bonus; pension 10% (employer); healthcare; lunch allowance; laptop & mobile phone