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Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager – Foodservice
Hybrid – Hampshire | £55,000–£60,000 + £4,800 Car Allowance
Some account management roles are all about keeping customers happy.
This one is about growing them.
You'll inherit a portfolio, but nobody's expecting you to sit back and maintain it. You'll be out with customers, spotting opportunities, solving problems, and finding new ways to grow the business.
The role
You'll take ownership of a portfolio of Foodservice and Impulse customers, creating strategies that deliver growth for both your customers and the business.
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You'll be:
- Growing and developing existing foodservice accounts
- Identifying new commercial opportunities within your customer base
- Building long-term partnerships with key decision-makers
- Creating and delivering customer growth plans
- Using data, category insight and market trends to uncover opportunities
- Visiting customers regularly to understand their business and identify ways to add value
What they're looking for
Experience within foodservice, convenience or FMCG would be advantageous, but they're equally open to people who can demonstrate strong commercial instincts and relationship-building skills.
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- Enjoy being out with customers
- Can influence and negotiate confidently
- Take ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do
If you're looking for a commercial role where your ideas matter just as much as your sales figures, this is well worth a conversation.
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