Business Development Manager - Produce

As we continue to expand our customer base, we’re looking for a Business Development Manager to help unlock our next phase of growth within Produce.

This role is a pivotal commercial role focused on driving non‑Morrisons growth across the Produce Category. You’ll own and deliver the 3‑year sales growth plan, targeting Food Service, B2B and other Manufacturing customers, this could include pub groups, restaurant chains and other food manufacturers.

This role can be based from any of our Produce sites, in Northants, Cheshire or more central to our Head Office in Bradford.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, identifying new opportunities, building profitable partnerships and help lead Business Development for Produce. You’ll be responsible for:

• Owning and delivering the 1‑3 year Produce sales strategy.

• Driving new customer acquisition across Food service and B2B channels.

• Delivering against key commercial targets, including; revenue growth, profit margin, EBITDA and market position.

• Building strong, long‑term relationships with targeted new and existing customers.

• Working cross‑functionally to deliver innovation, NPD and category solutions that unlock new partnerships.

• Accurately targeting and converting prospective accounts aligned to the sales growth plan.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in Business Development or Sales within Produce (Fruit or Vegetables) with a strong track record of winning and growing external customers. You will also:

• Have experience working with food services, hospitality groups or B2B customers.

• Be commercially sharp with strong negotiation and influencing skills.

• Be comfortable owning complex targets and delivering sustainable, profitable growth.

• Be a relationship builder who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us

• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member

• Annual bonus scheme

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance

• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers

• Free parking onsite

• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Private Healthcare

• Car Allowance (company car provided in some instances)

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.