
Business Development Manager
- Birmingham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
- Birthday additional holiday.
- 3 days volunteering days.
- 3 days grandparent leave.
- 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave.
- Secondary carer leave.
- Wedding/commitment day leave.
- Free meals on shift.
- Bespoke development training.
- Pension and life insurance.
- Discounts available via Perk Box, from high street shops to holidays & cinemas.
- Wellbeing hub.
- Access to employee assistance programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company Car.
- Champion the pursuit of new business opportunities within the foodservice sector. Develop and execute strategies to expand our client base and make inroads into untapped markets.
- Actively grow a strong pipeline by engaging with clients face to face across the region
- Forge strong and lasting relationships with key decision-makers. Grasp their unique needs, challenges, and objectives to collaboratively design customized catering solutions.
- Construct presentations that effectively showcase our catering capabilities and distinctive value proposition. Communicate how our services align with client requirements and enhance their dining experiences.
- Undertake comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, competitors' activities, and evolving client preferences. Utilize insights to refine and enrich our catering offerings.
- Lead negotiations with prospective clients, ensuring agreements align with company goals and standards. Skilfully navigate contract discussions and ensure seamless contract execution.
- Work closely with culinary, operations, and financial teams to ensure successful implementation and delivery of catering services. Foster a robust interdepartmental network for streamlined project execution.
- Represent BaxterStorey at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums. Cultivate a strong professional network within the contract catering and related sectors.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory shifts, and market dynamics. Anticipate client needs and adapt business strategies accordingly.
- Strong sales background
- Demonstrate your sales career within the hospitality sector
- Experience working within Food service/hospitality is essential
- Proven experience of managing an end-to-end sales process and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
- Ability to close bids.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Able to communicate clearly and confidently both verbally and written at all levels.
- Keen to make your mark in the sector by being at the heart of a regional team and leading sales opportunities.
- Excellent customer focused manner.
- Committed to delivering service excellence.
- Ability to manage time effectively.