Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Devonvale Bakery (Honiton, Devon)

Location: Flexible, but ideally within commutable distance of our bakery in Devon, EX14 1ST

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience & performance based

Start Date: 1st September 2026, but with flexibility

Devonvale Bakery is an ambitious and respected manufacturer of delicious baked and sweet snacking products. We’re known for our quality, consistency, and customer care — and we’re growing. With exciting plans for innovation, brand development, and new markets, we’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Business Development Manager to join our team.

This is more than just a sales job. You'll be at the forefront of our growth strategy, helping us drive revenue, strengthen relationships, and build a presence across retail, food service, and wholesale sectors.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or an up-and-coming star with hunger and potential, if you love food and have a nose for opportunity, we want to hear from you.

• A Key Account Executive or Business Development Exec ready to take the next step
• A BDM, Sales Manager, National Account Executive/Manager who has proven direct sales achievements
• Someone who thrives on building connections, and KNOWS HOW TO CLOSE A DEAL!

• Find and win new customers across multiple channels (wholesale, retail, food service)
• Strengthen and grow existing customer accounts
• Drive brand visibility and marketing activity (including social media and digital content)
• Work closely with our NPD and operations team to help launch new products
• Be the face of Devonvale at industry events and trade shows

• Passion for food and the food industry
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a "get stuff done" attitude
• Great communicator who builds rapport and trust
• Self-motivated, reliable, and career-committed
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with SME EXPERIENCE
• Experience:
  
  with a MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS of business sales exposure - with some experience of selling to key and national accounts in the UK and achieving results!

• Work alongside a supportive and experienced CEO with over 30 years in food
• Be part of an exciting period of brand and product growth
• Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and genuine influence in a small, agile team

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED AT THIS STAGE