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Business Developer – MEAT
Fine Foods Agent Broker
West London (Field-Based)
£50,000 + Bonus
Are you a foodie with a hunter mentality? Do you know the London culinary and hospitality scene inside out?
I’m partnering with a premier, global fine foods importer and distributor that supplies London’s finest restaurants, luxury hotels, and premium retailers with world-class delicacies. They are looking for a Business Development Manager (Meat Specialist) to drive commercial growth across their premium meat portfolio.
Based out of a West London hub with high field flexibility across London, this role sits uniquely between active sales execution and strategic procurement collaboration. You will be the bridging link between the buying teams and London’s top chefs, wholesalers, and foodservice buyers.
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Your Responsibilities
- Identify and win new business across foodservice, wholesale, contract catering, and food processing channels throughout London and surrounds.
- Utilise your commercial negotiation skills to secure high-volume turnover while protecting profit margins.
- Work closely with the Meat Buyer and Category Manager to align customer forecasts with supply chain procurement.
- Track market trends and competitor activity to advise the procurement team on New Product Development (NPD).
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Your Skills & Experience
- Proven sales or business development experience within the meat industry
- A strong understanding of the London hospitality landscape, foodservice channels, or food manufacturing.
- Comfortable analysing sales trends, working with Excel, CRM systems, or ERP platforms.
- A resilient, self-motivated individual with a genuine passion for high-quality food, cooking, and culinary trends.
- Driving license
- A genuine passion for the meat industry!
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