Business Development Manager – Catering Supplies
Location: Leeds, LS27 (Field Based – Yorkshire & Surrounding Areas)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Basic + Approx. £8,000 OTE Commission
Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance
Are you an ambitious, relationship‑driven sales professional with experience in catering supplies, food packaging, or related product-based sales? Do you thrive in a full 360° sales role, generating your own leads and managing your own accounts? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity.
About the Role
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business across the hospitality and foodservice sectors. You will be selling a range of catering consumables, including:
- Food packaging
- Disposable cutlery
- Food bags
- Catering supplies and accessories
Your customer base will include:
- Hospitality businesses (restaurants, cafés, bars)
- Schools and education settings
- Care homes
- Festivals and events
- Contract caterers
- Leisure and entertainment venues
This is a proactive, new business hunter role with significant autonomy across the Yorkshire region and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively cold calling to generate new business opportunities
- Booking and attending your own appointments
- Managing your own pipeline and customer portfolio
- Full account management and relationship development
- Maintaining accurate records in the CRM system
- Providing tailored catering supply solutions across multiple sectors
- Field‑based role covering Yorkshire and surrounding regions
Ideal Candidate
- Experience within catering supplies or similar product‑driven sectors such as:
- Food packaging
- Office supplies
- Cleaning products/services
- Catering equipment
- Facilities services
- Proven track record in field sales and new business development
- Confident communicator with a consultative sales approach
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage your own diary independently
What’s in It for You?
- £40,000–£50,000 basic salary
- Approx. £8,000 annual commission
- Company car or car allowance
- Autonomy to manage your own territory
- Supportive environment with strong long‑term career potential
If you're a motivated sales professional ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 To apply or ask any questions, please contact:
shannon.clough@irweb.co.uk
📞 0113 866 2042
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