Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for winning new business?
Do you thrive on developing fresh opportunities and building long-term partnerships?

We're recruiting an Business Development Manager for a leading foodservice supplier, covering the Lake District. This role is perfect for someone who loves being out in the field, opening doors, and growing a territory through proactive, strategic new business development.

In this fast-paced, autonomous role, around 80% of your focus will be on generating new business, with the remaining 20% on nurturing and developing existing accounts.

What you'll be doing as a Business Development Manager:

Win new business

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Proactively identify, target, and convert new customers across the Lake District.

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Build a strong pipeline through canvassing, networking, and local market insight.

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Present tailored solutions that showcase value, quality, and commercial advantage.

Grow and retain existing accounts

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Strengthen relationships with current customers, ensuring exceptional service and retention.

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Identify growth opportunities by analysing spend, spotting gaps, and optimising product mix.

Drive commercial performance

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Deliver sustainable sales and profit growth in line with ambitious territory targets.

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Use market knowledge to spot trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.

Collaborate to deliver a great customer experience

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Partner with internal Category Specialists to support customer development and menu solutions.

Stay accountable

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Maintain accurate reporting, ensuring KPIs such as call rate, pipeline activity, and new business wins are met.

What we're looking for:

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A results-driven Business Development Manager with a strong background in new business development.

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Proven ability to exceed targets and grow a territory from both new and existing customers.

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Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.

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Commercially astute, proactive, and confident working independently.

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A full UK driving licence.

What's on offer:

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£38,000 - £42,000 base salary

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£7,000 car allowance

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Uncapped OTE of £12-£15k+

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Contributory pension scheme

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

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A wide range of additional company benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the Lake District territory, drive significant new business growth, and make a real impact within a market-leading organisation known for quality, service, and strong customer partnerships.

If you're motivated, ambitious, and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you