Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Up to £50,000 + Bonus/Commission Structure + Car Allowance

Field-Based | UK The Role We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to join a growing business within the hospitality procurement and supply chain sector.

This is a field-based role, focused on winning new hospitality clients and building long-term commercial relationships across pubs, restaurants, hotels, bars and leisure venues.

You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing your own sales pipeline and taking prospects through the full sales cycle, from initial contact through to signed agreement and successful onboarding.

Working closely with Account Management, Commercial and Operations teams, you will play an important role in growing the client base and delivering value to customers. Key Responsibilities

Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the hospitality sector

Manage your own territory and sales pipeline

Generate new leads through prospecting, networking and industry engagement

Meet with prospective clients to understand their procurement, supply chain and operational requirements

Present solutions and supplier partnerships to prospective customers

Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle, from initial contact through to contract

Maintain accurate pipeline management and sales forecasting

Work closely with Account Management to ensure successful onboarding of new clients

Attend relevant industry events, trade shows and networking opportunities

Achieve agreed new business and revenue targets

Keep CRM systems and reporting up to date

About You The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in field-based business development or sales

Strong understanding of the UK hospitality sector

Experience selling into pubs, restaurants, hotels, bars or leisure venues

A proven track record of winning new business and managing a sales pipeline

The ability to build strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers

Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills

A highly motivated, proactive and commercially focused approach

Strong organisation and territory management skills

Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office

A full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable Experience Experience within any of the following would be advantageous:

Foodservice

Hospitality supply

Procurement services

Hospitality purchasing

Supply chain

An established network within the hospitality sector

What’s on Offer?

Up to £50,000 basic salary

Performance-related bonus/commission structure

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Laptop and mobile phone

Opportunity to work with leading hospitality suppliers

Career development within a growing business

Location & Travel This is a field-based position covering an assigned UK territory, with regular travel required.

You will also be expected to attend the company’s Essex-based head office on a monthly basis.

If you're a driven sales professional with strong hospitality connections and a genuine passion for winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.