Everest People Solutions are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to cover the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas, for our client based in the heart of the South West, who is a leading supplier of the freshest, locally sourced fish and seafood in the UK. Their BRC AA* grade-certified facilities assure customers of their commitment to quality products and services. They seek individuals who excel at understanding customer needs, consistently exceed expectations, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in a leading seafood business.

This will be an exciting role that you can really get stuck into and will include the following:

• Develop and nurture relationships with customers across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, building long-term trust and rapport by offering solid solutions and ideas to meet their business needs.
• Identify opportunities using a variety of resources and strategic questioning techniques to find gaps within the existing ledger.
• Maintain a detailed and updated working pipeline document of all prospective business.
• Provide accurate and timely information and feedback to management and other business areas to ensure continued service excellence and growth opportunities.
• Report monthly on sales performance and future plans, implementing action plans where necessary.
• Follow good management practices and all processes to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers.

You'll have the following:

• Passion for food, particularly seafood, with hospitality industry knowledge; seafood experience is a great advantage, though sales experience is not essential.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the marketplace and the food industry.
• High level of professionalism while remaining personable and approachable.
• Collaborative and hands-on approach, driven by excellent customer service skills.
• Analytical methodology to seek out and optimize growth opportunities.
• Valid driving license and ability to work across the region as required for customer base; must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

What You’ll Get

• Potential £12k+ per year total bonus available (paid quarterly) for hitting/exceeding growth targets.
• Uncapped new business bonus for the first 13 weeks of a customer’s trade.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Pension plan.
• Company car/car allowance.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• Discounts on products.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Occupational health services.