Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Industry: Hospitality & Catering
Location: South Midlands, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, & Oxfordshire (Primarily fieldwork with weekly visits to the client’s head office)
Salary: Starting from £65,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance / Company Car
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Pineapple Recruitment is excited to partner with a rapidly expanding contract catering company in the hospitality sector. We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead our client’s business development initiatives across South Midlands, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, & Oxfordshire.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Business & Industry (B&I), hospitality, and catering. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader with a solid track record in business development to drive expansion across multiple sectors, including Hospitality, Education, Leisure, and Social Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and Secure New Opportunities: Engage potential clients through strategic prospecting, networking, and meetings to generate new business.

• Sales Strategy Development: Contribute to the formulation and execution of effective sales strategies and territory management plans.

• Market Analysis: Monitor, analyse, and report on market trends and competitor activities to stay ahead of industry developments.

• Achieve Targets: Consistently meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets through proactive business development efforts.

• Sales Cycle Management: Oversee the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closing, ensuring a robust pipeline at all times.

• Relationship Building: Cultivate long-term relationships with clients and suppliers, understanding and responding to their needs.

• Client Care Excellence: Ensure outstanding client care throughout the sales process and beyond, fostering enduring partnerships.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven Success: A solid track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales and revenue targets.

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent negotiation and presentation skills to effectively convey value propositions.

• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with strong self-management, accountability, and initiative.

• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage data and reports effectively.

• Relationship Management: Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining robust client relationships.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Salary: Starting from £65,000 with a lucrative performance-based bonus structure to reward your achievements.

• Company Car/Allowance: Enjoy the benefits of a company car or car allowance, along with a mobile phone for work-related communications.

• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

• Flexible Working Environment: Primarily field-based, with flexibility to manage your schedule while ensuring effective client engagement.

• Dynamic Work Culture: Join a supportive and collaborative team in a fast-paced, growing environment where your contributions truly matter.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for business development and client relationship management, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join a dynamic and growing team where you can make a significant impact!