Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
(Ref: AJ45708)
A leading seafood company, who supply many of the high-end seafood restaurants across London, are looking for a highly experienced and capable sales professional to head up their small sales team.
This role will suit someone with a strong sales/business development background within the fresh food wholesale industry – ideally within seafood but those from meat or other fresh produce providers will be considered.
TYPE:
Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS:
TBC
SALARY:
£38,000 - £45,000 + Bonus
START:
ASAP
LOCATION:
Billingsgate Market (Office Based)
Business Development Manager Main Responsibilities
New business development within both the high-end restaurant scene and national hospitality chain market (pubs/restaurants/hotels/catering etc.)
Conducting client visits (around 80% of time) but will need to have frequent visits to the head office for sales reports and contact with the sales team
Business Development Manager
Ideal Candidate
Experienced of working in a chilled & frozen environment
Experience of working as a block person / fishmonger
Good understanding of food production, warehouse & transport environments
Ability to work with Fresh fish / food products
Good numerical skills and attention to detail
Good people skills to work with the team
Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements
High levels of personal hygiene
** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
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