Business Development Manager Bournemouth, England
Job description
Business Development Manager - Home / Field based - Bournemouth / Weymouth
£30-34k + uncapped bonus potential, company car & home-based contract + Excellent Company Benefits
Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you want to be a part shaping the future of our Independent business, joining a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.
Key Accountabilities
- Research, prospect, and close new Independent business opportunities and maintain a consistently healthy pipeline.
- Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the Independent sector.
- Deliver profitable volume growth
- Onboard new customers effectively & successfully ensuring a seamless transition the to the Area Sales Manager Team.
- Monitor competitor and Independent market activity and propositions to ensure you are offering our customers the best solutions and insight from the biggest Foodservice provider in the world.
- Deliver vs the market opportunity / target
Highly commercial, you’ll have previous experience in a Field Sales role, driving growth and results, through the acquisition of new business. It goes without saying that you put the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient you’re a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You’ll also need to be confident with the adoption of our modernisation programme and the new technology we are adopting to improve the customer experience and optimise performance (Experience of salesforce while not essential, would be advantageous).
In return we offer a competitive base salary along with uncapped bonus potential, a home- based contract, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award- winning products at virtually cost price. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry leading Learning & Development programmes and with a salesforce of over 500 people, progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career.
We’re not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.
Why Brakes? Our Purpose - Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another.
With our commitment to ethical & responsible sourcing and sustainability coupled with our award-winning products you will have the might of the Brakes business behind you.
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
