Senior Business Development Manager

Are you passionate about food science and R&D, and ready to drive real commercial impact?

Looking for a role where your technical knowledge and sales expertise come together to open new markets and build lasting partnerships?

Senior Business Development Manager to join our Consulting Technology team at Campden BRI, home-based with regular travel to our Chipping Campden site and client locations.

You’ll be at the forefront of growing Campden BRI’s portfolio in R&D and technology consultancy — identifying new customers, building strategic partnerships, and executing targeted sales campaigns on a global scale. Reporting to the Global Sales Territory Manager, you’ll work closely with technical teams to convert opportunities into fee‑earning work and support the Associate Director of Consulting Technology in delivering ambitious sales growth.

• Drive proactive business development — identifying market trends, generating new leads, and building long‑term client partnerships
• Lead new client acquisition globally, with a particular focus on R&D and technology consultancy services
• Collaborate with technical experts across the business to identify and develop sales opportunities
• Execute targeted campaigns and manage the full sales pipeline from enquiry to close
• Apply consultative selling techniques to understand client challenges and match them with the right solutions
• Maintain accurate records of all client engagements through CRM systems

• Degree in science or technology, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record selling food consulting or R&D services to food industry clients
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to assess opportunities and understand service profitability
• Excellent communicator — confident engaging with technical experts and senior stakeholders alike
• Self‑motivated, highly organised, and comfortable working with autonomy in a target‑driven environment

• Early finish Fridays
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Employee reward platform
• Subsidised on‑site restaurant
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Right to work in the UK required
• £60,000‑£70,000 pa based on experience