PH1586 – Business Development Manager Foodservice – Premium Bakery Manufacturer

REWARDS: Competitive Basic Salary, 10% of basic salary OTE, Fully Expensed Car/Fuel Card

Location: London

Excellent Opportunity with a Foodservice Market leader

THE COMPANY:

We are one of the leading manufacturers in the provision of bakery products to the foodservice sector.

Established for almost 100 years, we provide a comprehensive range of bakery lines including breakfast products, breads and patisserie.

Our creative NPD strategy enables our company to maintain a position at the forefront of our sector and we have a strong reputation for the quality of our products.

The breadth of our range enables us to work with end user clients across the foodservice sector but in recent years we have demonstrated particular success with hotels, restaurants, gastro–pubs and contract caterers.

We also have strong relationships with foodservice wholesalers across the UK, ensuring that our product availability and distribution network is second to none and allows us to provide consistent nationwide coverage.

THE ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity to develop business across the London area.

Due to the unique nature of the London area you will predominantly focus on chain/multi site business across a large variety of sectors including leisure, hotels, restaurants, pub chains, QSR and contract catering.

You will be targeted on both winning new business in this area and managing and growing the relationships subsequently.

You will also work closely with our key distribution partners in the London area to ensure service levels are strong and to follow up on any leads via these wholesalers.

This is a home based position with travel across your designated territory and an exciting opportunity for candidates who thrive on the vibrant nature of the London hospitality sector.

THE APPLICANT.

The successful candidate will be an experienced sales professional from within the foodservice sector with a passion for quality bakery products.

Candidates must have a proven track record within Foodservice sales covering the London area. Candidates with a background in driving end user Foodservice business with a Foodservice manufacturer will be of particular interest. Candidates with a background within Foodservice wholesale seeking an opportunity with a Foodservice brand will also be welcomed. Candidates must be able to demonstrate skills in both account management and new business Candidates must be strong relationships builders able to build effective relationships both internally and externally. Midas Selection Ltd specialises in recruiting Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply chain professionals in all industries. Midas Selection Ltd operates as an Employment Agency.