Brakes UK
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager – Home/Field-based
Location: Southampton, Winchester, and Reading Contract Type: Home/field-based Competitive benefits:
- Uncapped bonus potential
- Company car or car allowance
About the Role
Here at Brakes, we have ambitious growth plans. If you want to help shape the future of our independent business at the cutting edge of foodservice trends, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Independent Sales Team as a Business Development Manager.
Responsibilities
- Scope and secure new business opportunities with fresh independent clients, ensuring a healthy pipeline flow
- Engage and build relationships with independent food market players, driven by curiosity for everything culinary and food-focused
- Develop bespoke culinary propositions that save customers time and money
- Drive profit and growth by hitting profit targets and earning rewards
- Onboard new clients professionally, ensuring a smooth introduction with the Area Sales Manager
- Monitor market trends and competitors to deliver the best solutions, leveraging insights from the UK’s largest food wholesaler
- Achieve market goals with confidence and a proactive, performance-driven mindset
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Requirements
We’re looking for motivated individuals with:
- A strong commercial mindset and drive to surpass targets
- Experience in field sales (not essential, but favourable)
- Confidence representing the brand on-site with customers
- An aptitude for adapting to Brakes’ unique products and services (training will be provided)
- A culture of diversity and inclusion, bringing unique perspectives and ideas to the team
While foodservice or hospitality experience is beneficial, our structured induction programme will ensure you’re fully knowledgeable about our operations.
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About Brakes
Belong at Brakes – "We want you to define our culture, not just fit into it."
Brakes is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. Our goal is to make sure every colleague feels they belong and thrive as part of our mission to connect the world through food and trusted partnerships.
Our workforce is made up of 8,000+ people dedicated to supplying UK’s largest foodservice network, supporting schools, hospitals, restaurants, and care homes with high-quality ingredients.
We’re growing fast, and we need people who push boundaries and inspire excellence. Bring your passion and ambition to create a brighter future for our business.
"Diversity isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity to make Brakes even better."
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