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Business Development Manager
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
D R Newitt & Associates
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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Sales
Food Sales, Business Development, Account Manager, B2B Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to join a family-owned and run food service wholesaler based in the North East.
As a business with ambitious growth plans, they are looking for an individual capable of driving sales growth in a structured and profitable manner across the Durham, Cleveland, and North Yorkshire region.
The role will involve managing and developing a designated area of food service accounts, with a focus on profitable retention, sustainable growth, and new account acquisition. The successful candidate will work closely with customers to understand their evolving needs and position the full breadth of the company’s offering as a long-term solution.
Key responsibilities include:- Managing a portfolio of food service accounts, focused on profitable retention and growth.
- Visiting existing customers to develop relationships and maximise account potential over the long term.
- Identifying and winning new business opportunities within the region.
- Building strong, lasting relationships with customers, acting as a trusted partner rather than a transactional salesperson.
- Developing strong product knowledge across the company’s full range, including dairy, bakery, ambient, frozen, fresh, and non-food products, and confidently selling across multiple categories.
- Contributing to the achievement of sales targets within your geographical area.
- Driving growth in both turnover and profit margin.
- Previous experience in a Sales Executive, Field Sales, or Account Management role within the food industry.
- Experience managing and developing a portfolio of existing customers.
- A passion for food and a genuine interest in learning about a broad range of food products and solutions.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- An enthusiastic, customer-focused approach to sales.
- A driven mindset with a desire to succeed and grow accounts over time.
- Experience dealing with local or regional businesses.
- A full UK driving licence (essential due to the nature of the role).
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