Business Development Manager

Oxford Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£55,000

Business Development Manager - Butchery

Territory - Oxfordshire & The Midlands

Package: Up to £50,000 Base Salary + Company Car + Performance Bonus

Passionate about premium meat and skilled in commercial sales? A well-established, family-run foodservice supplier with an outstanding industry reputation is seeking a Butchery Business Development Manager to expand their presence across the Oxfordshire & The Midlands

This is a high-visibility, consultative role where your deep meat expertise and commercial drive will directly shape the company's regional growth. Serving high-profile clients across hospitality, retail, healthcare, and education, you will act as a trusted specialist—bridging the gap between culinary teams and top-tier butchery products.

Responsibilities

Drive Revenue: Expand the regional customer base by prospecting, pitching, and converting high-value sales leads into long-term trading accounts.
Account Development: Partner with existing clients to conduct menu reviews, enhance gross margins, and introduce complementary butchery product lines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside the wider Field Sales team and internal Butchery Division to deliver tailored product solutions and technical expertise.
Commercial Strategy: Monitor territory performance, analyse purchasing trends, and manage competitive pricing structures to maximise account profitability.
Consultative Selling: Deliver value on every client interaction through specialist advice on cuts, yield, menu planning, and preparation techniques.

Candidate Profile

Technical Butchery Expertise: Strong background in the butchery or meat sector, with the credibility to lead detailed product conversations with Head Chefs and procurement heads.
Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in B2B field sales, account management, or new business development within foodservice or food manufacturing.
New Business Drive: Confident networker with a proactive approach to lead generation, territory planning, and closing sales.
Requirements: Full UK driving licence.