National Account & Business Development Manager

Position: National Account & Business Development Manager
Location: Barking

National Account & Business Development Manager

Barking

£45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Monday – Friday, 45 hours per week

Join the growth journey at Davin Foods

At Davin Foods, we’re passionate about fresh, high-quality prepared produce and value-added food solutions. We proudly supply some of the UK’s most exciting hospitality, food service, healthcare, travel and catering businesses — and we’re entering an exciting new phase of commercial growth.

We’re looking for a confident, relationship-driven National Account & Business Development Manager to help us grow our presence across the country and build long-term partnerships with leading chefs, venues and food service operators.

If you love building relationships, winning new business and making a real commercial impact — we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

This is a true dual-role opportunity combining national account management with new business development.

Grow and nurture key accounts

Build strong, trusted relationships with national food service groups and hospitality operators
Deliver annual growth plans aligned with company targets
Run monthly business reviews and weekly performance reporting
Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell our product range
Support pricing, tenders and contract renewals
Win new business

Identify and secure new national and regional customers
Build a strong pipeline across hospitality, stadia, education, healthcare, travel and leisure
Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract award
Create strategic entry plans for high-value target groups
Represent us at industry events and exhibitions
Contribute to growth strategies and forecasting
How success will be measured

You’ll play a key role in driving our commercial performance through:

Revenue growth (new and existing customers)
Strong gross margins
New business wins and account retention
Pipeline value and conversion
Tender success rate
What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who is commercially driven, confident and relationship-focused:

Proven success in National Account Management within food service or FMCG
A track record of winning new business
Experience supplying contract caterers or hospitality groups
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Solid understanding of the food service industry
What you’ll get in return

We believe in rewarding our people and supporting long-term careers:

Annual pay reviews.
Car allowance.
Bonus Scheme.
28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays. (Increasing up to 33 days with length of service).
Free onsite parking.
Health Care Cash Plan membership.
Group Personal Pension Plan.
Retail Discount Membership.
Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.
Davin Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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