Business Development Manager

Our client believes that great food deserves great partnerships. Our passion for premium products, outstanding service, and genuine relationships has made us a trusted name within the UK’s food industry.

Covering London and South East Region.

We’re now looking for a Field Sales Executive to join our growing team — someone who shares our love of quality, takes pride in delivering exceptional service, and thrives on building meaningful connections with customers.

The Purpose of Your Role

As a Field Sales Executive, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and maximising the profitability of existing independent accounts while actively identifying and winning new business within your region.

You’ll be the face of our brand — building relationships, delivering results, and ensuring our products reach the people who appreciate them most.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and grow a portfolio of independent customers, ensuring sales and profit targets are achieved.
• Proactively seek and acquire new business across agreed geographical areas.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and account management, always projecting the company positively.
• Visit customers on a planned journey cycle, maintaining consistent communication and support.
• Ensure collections and payments are managed in line with agreed trade terms.
• Keep management updated on competitor activity and market insights.
• Attend trade shows and represent the business with pride.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams — from Customer Services and Supply Chain to Brand and Sales Managers — to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

What Success Looks Like

• Hitting and exceeding sales and profit targets.
• Opening and maintaining profitable new trading accounts.
• Maintaining accurate records and call cycles.
• Delivering promotions and initiatives on time and within budget.
• Building strong, lasting customer relationships that lead to long-term growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2 years of FMCG sales experience, ideally in food and drink (Foodservice or Retail).
• Strong numeracy, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• A self-motivated, proactive approach with a genuine passion for great food.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Car allowance), laptop, and mobile phone.
• The chance to work with a respected premium food brand.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values creativity and personal growth.
• Occasional opportunities to attend exciting trade shows and food events.

About Working Here

This is a field-based role involving daily travel to customers, typically between 9:00am and 5:00pm, with occasional overnight stays for sales meetings or trade shows.

Our client is proud of their culture — they celebrate passion, encourage ideas, and believe success tastes better when shared.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your food sales career with a brand that values quality, service, and people — we’d love to hear from you.