Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Business Development Manager (Food Industry)

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Business Development Manager (Food Industry)
Business Development Manager (Food Industry)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Hybrid + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Progression
Peterborough
- Do you have a background in developing new business for food, ingredient or medical businesses?
- Are you looking for an autonomous role in an expanding business offering multiple progression pathways and the chance to significantly boost your income with a generous commission structure?
On offer is the opportunity to be part of a small but growing sales team at market-leading business who shipping products internationally, offering the chance to engage with customers across the globe.
In this role, you would manage your own diary, generate leads, build your own desk and nurture client accounts. You will have the opportunity to travel internationally to meet with potential clients either face-to-face or via Teams, mirroring office hours with flexibility available around meetings.
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This role would suit someone with a history of generating new business looking for a autonomous remote role, providing the opportunity to progress and grow with the business.
The Role
- Hybrid
- Cold Desk, new business development
- Client visits
The Person
- History of developing new business
- Full UK driving license
- Commutable to Peterborough
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.


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- Do you have a background in developing new business for food, ingredient or medical businesses?
- Are you looking for an autonomous role in an expanding business offering multiple progression pathways and the chance to significantly boost your income with a generous commission structure?
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