Business Development Manager
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £70,000 to £80,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | bs1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manucomm Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JO0056569-6971 |
Summary
Business Development Manager – Food / Drink Manufacturing
Bristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)
Competitive salary and bonus scheme ( in line with proven experience), car allowance, mobile phone, laptop
11% pension / 2 x Death in Service
As a BDM you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing. You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.
The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client
• To increase company sales and profit margin
• To increase the company active customer base
• To continually improve customer retention
• To meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT
UK and International travel will be required
Business Development Manager Responsibilities:
• Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and markets
• Organise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects
• Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipeline
• Establish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makers
• Introduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer base
• Develop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributors
• Contribute to external marketing communications where required
• Utilise, review and update the client database
• Update CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline process
• Network with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line manager
• Prepare and deliver presentations
• Develop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role
Business Development Manager Skills / Experience Required:
Essential - 2+ years in Sales / Business Development within the sweet & beverage flavour industry
Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
Self-motivation with excellent time management
Experience of planning and managing field visits
Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
A team player with a customer-first attitude
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
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