Pineapple Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager
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Pineapple Recruitment is exclusively partnered with an established client to recruit a Business Development Manager based in Bristol.
The Role
This opportunity is perfect for a proven sales professional who thrives on taking projects from initial spark to successful mobilisation. We are looking for someone with a strong background in educational catering who brings a dynamic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and a personable, consultative approach. Your commercial acumen, self-awareness, and passion for the sector will be key to building lasting partnerships and expanding our client's footprint.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving Growth: Take full ownership of the sales pipeline, expanding the customer base and consistently hitting annual targets.
- Managing the Bid Lifecycle: Guide the complete sales process—from initial introduction to closing contract bids ranging from £50k to £2m.
- Consultative Selling: Engage deeply with prospective clients to understand their unique needs, culture, and operational goals.
- Tenders & Presentations: Craft compelling proposals and deliver winning tender responses, collaborating closely with industry consultants and internal teams.
- Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-lasting relationships with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Pipeline Visibility: Keep CRM systems up to date to ensure accurate reporting and clear pipeline forecasting.
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What You’ll Bring
- Industry Expertise: A proven track record of sales success within the educational catering sector, paired with a strong understanding of client buying behaviours.
- Full-Cycle Experience: Hands-on experience managing the complete sales journey, from lead generation to contract closure.
- Master Communicator: Exceptional listening, negotiation, and presentation skills—able to influence decision-makers at all levels, from School Business Managers to C-suite executives.
- Brand Ambassador: The ability to clearly articulate the unique value of the service offering, positioning it distinctively against competitors.
- Team Player: A collaborative mindset, working seamlessly across internal departments to streamline bids and maximise success.
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What’s in It for You?
- Competitive base salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
- Generous Car Allowance + Commission.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Company Pension, Family-Friendly Leave policies.
- Great Time Off: 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays + an extra day off for your Birthday!
- Career Growth: Join a fast-growing, ambitious company with no ceiling on where you can take your career.
If of interest, please apply for a confidential discussion. Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and is acting as a Preferred Recruitment Agency on an exclusive basis.
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