Senior Sales Manager
Take the lead as a Business Development Manager in a high-growth fresh food business where your impact is visible, valued, and rewarded.
We're recruiting for a Business Development Manager in the North West to join an ambitious and fast-scaling operation within fresh food distribution. This is a standout opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact role where you'll shape sales direction, influence growth, and build something truly meaningful in a thriving FMCG environment.
Why apply for this Business Development Manager role?
You'll be stepping into more than just a role - you'll be building a future:
You'll earn a competitive salary of £50,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
You'll have the opportunity to benefit from equity with genuine long-term value
You'll enjoy real autonomy to shape strategy and influence business direction
You'll be part of a high-growth fresh food distribution business with strong ambitions
You'll work in a supportive, energetic culture where success is recognised
You'll gain exposure to leadership decision-making and strategic planning
You'll have clear progression opportunities as the business expands
Key Responsibilities:
As Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth and shaping the sales function:
Build and develop strong relationships across the FMCG and fresh food distribution markets
Deliver both quick wins and long-term revenue growth strategies
Identify new business opportunities and influence product and service development
Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing sales team
Contribute market insight to support wider business strategy
Drive a culture focused on customer excellence and commercial success
What we're looking for:
To succeed as Business Development Manager, you'll bring:
Proven experience within fresh food distribution or FMCG sectors
A strong network and ability to generate commercial opportunities
Experience building or leading successful sales teams
Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategy
A proactive, driven approach suited to a fast-paced environment
A passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomesIf you're looking for your next step as a Business Development Manager in the North West, where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to the next level.
Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Reading
Role │ Business Development Manager
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