Job Description
Business Development Specialist
We are currently working closely with a fantastic owner-operated contract caterer who are looking to recruit an experienced Business Development/Senior Business Development Manager.
If you are currently specialising at a Senior Business Development level within the Foodservice Business & Industry sector, we would love to hear from you!
You will be someone who already enjoys fantastic client relations, has strong influencing skills and is well-networked within the Workplace / B&I sector. You will be engaging, energetic, dynamic, self-driven and have a winning mind set. It is also essential that you have a genuine passion for food and keep up with all the latest food trends, with a keen desire to join a collaborative and non-corporate owner-operated business.
We are inviting candidates who have:
* Significant experience at Senior Business Development level within B&I Catering in the City and Home Counties
* A non-corporate mindset – this role will form part of a creative and collaborative leadership team
* Proven experience in managing and directing the full sales process within contract catering
* Ability to listen and identify client needs
* A pro-active solution-focused approach
* Immaculate personal presentation
* A strong commercial mind and natural ability to present food service contract financials
* The ability to influence and win trust
* Experience within a hungry and fast-paced sales-focused environment
* Drive, determination and ability to work both alone and in collaboration with the leadership team
* A highly engaging, energetic, likeable personality
* Exemplary written skills
* Previous operational experience within B&I would also be hugely advantageous
If you have proven experience matching the above criteria, please apply, attaching your CV as a WORD document.
Please note, only candidates with suitable experience will be shortlisted for interview.
