Job Title: Business Development Manager, Food Industry, Full Time

Location: East Anglia

Salary: Competitive base, with car included in salary package

Working Hours: Flexible working days
Commission: Industry-leading commission structure

A dynamic and growing business in the food industry is seeking a driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager to join its team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for building strong client and supplier relationships, and a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the company directors, you’ll be instrumental in identifying new business opportunities, expanding existing partnerships, and contributing to overall commercial strategy. The role offers significant autonomy and visibility, with both UK and international market responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the food sector
• Building and maintaining strong customer and supplier relationships
• Negotiating volumes, pricing, and terms to meet commercial goals
• Contributing to business strategy and collaborating with senior leadership
• Reporting on sales performance, pipeline activity, and emerging market opportunities

About You:

You’re a confident communicator and strategic thinker with a strong background in B2B business development, ideally within the food industry. You’re highly organised, commercially astute, and thrive when given the opportunity to take ownership of your market.

Essential:

• Proven experience in business development or account management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Motivated, organised, and results-focused
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and grow new market opportunities
• Able to manage multiple client relationships in a fast-paced environment

What’s On Offer

• Full-time, permanent role based in East Anglia
• 9-hour flexible working days
• Competitive base salary
• Company car included in package
• Excellent commission structure rewarding high performance
• Supportive leadership and genuine opportunities for long-term progression

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in a results-driven, growth-focused business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.