National Business Development Manager

Term-time only working will be considered for this post. Dukefield Food service , part of the Dukefield Group, have been supporting schools with their catering operations for over 25 years and we provide services to multi-academy trusts, schools, academies, nurseries and local authorities. We continue to grow at a pace nationally and require an ambitious individual to work with our CEO, being a pivotal part of the business development team.

Role and Responsibilities:

The role initially will be taking over as a traditional Business Development Manager to fully understand the business, working directly with our CEO. Therefore, experience working within the education catering sector is essential. Rapidly, we would then want the candidate to take over the new role of National Business Development Manager as follows:

- Working with our CEO and Group Marketing Director to continue to develop our targeted market. Continuation of development strategy to target Multi-Academy Trusts; this involves continuing to build individual relationships with Trust Board Members, Business Managers, Headteachers, Bursars and Catering Managers. Working with the CEO re forecast sales targets and growth projections. Prepare and pitch sales presentations to all personnel levels.

Identify and attend networking opportunities such as exhibitions and conferences. Skills and qualifications:
Knowledge of the educational food service industry is essential.

Experience of working with MATs, schools and colleges. Strong negotiator with the ability to successfully address board-level personnel. Flexible and willing to travel within the UK for this national post