Business Development Manager – Fresh Produce

Position:
Business Development Manager – Fresh Produce Permanent London Posted 25 minutes ago £30000 - £60000 per annum + Bonus

Duties:

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities across key target sectors (restaurants, hotels, healthcare, etc.)
• Build and maintain a strong network within the food service industry
• Generate and follow up on leads, both self-sourced and from other areas of the business
• Develop and deliver tailored pitches, proposals, and product solutions
• Negotiate commercial terms and close new business with confidence
• Ensure a smooth on-boarding process and develop the initial sales basket with new clients
• Collaborate with internal teams (purchasing, logistics, account management) to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
• Maintain up-to-date market and product knowledge

• A proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in food service, hospitality, or catering supply
• A strong existing network of contacts in the food service or hospitality sector
• Commercially savvy, with the ability to identify customer pain points and provide real solutions
• A self-starter with initiative, resilience, and a results‑driven mindset
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment
• A genuine interest in fresh produce and building long‑term partnerships

To be considered for this role you MUST have current experience in fresh produce/fruit.