Job Details
The Company and the Role:
The Company is a successful, ever-growing fresh food business with a very strong proposition providing a bespoke catering service to the education and business & industry sectors. They are a quality driven company that invests strongly in its people and regularly named as one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality.
They believe in making food a pleasurable and appealing part of school life which adds value to the reputation and, above all, something that the pupils, staff and visitors will enjoy. They understand that their food service needs to reflect the high standards of education provided to the pupils and that it should become an integrated part of the whole school experience.
They are seeking a Business Development Manager to join the team who has either a proven track record in sales or can demonstrate the ambition and skill set to succeed in sales and is looking to join a well-established and growing organisation.
This role is full time although the Company will consider interest from applicants who want to work less than full time hours, is permanent and nominally based in Middlesex near Heathrow Airport although there will be travel across London and the South East.
You will be responsible for driving sales growth through new business development.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Ideally an accomplished Business Development Manager with experience of working for a contract catering company
Catering knowledge and a passion for food
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent English writing skills with strong attention to detail including spelling and grammar
Ability to manage the whole bid process from initial visit to final presentation
Ability to understand and propose solutions by focusing on client requirements
Strong IT skills and knowledge of or capability to learn InDesign
Customer focused and ability to engage with all levels of stakeholder
Ability to work on own initiative
Good time management and organisational skills
Enthusiasm and confidence to win business
Please note that an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role and appropriate evidence necessary to support your application.
What’s on Offer?
£Excellent basic salary
Excellent performance related bonus scheme
Car Allowance
This role could be carried out on either a full-time or a part-time basis, between 24 – 40 hours
25 days holiday a year plus Bank and Public holidays
Pension
Life Assurance
Healthcare
Strong focus on work life balance
Applicants Please Note:
Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Business Development Manager with experience of working in the contract catering sector.
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