F&B Business Development Manager - Ingredients

Hitchin Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year Remote View Job Description
This is an exciting time to be joining an established extract ingredients business selling into the beverage sector. The BDM will focus on unlocking extensive opportunities within new and existing customers, following the ever increasing trend for natural, tasty and healthy flavour options within consumer drinks!
  • An exciting BDM role with an ingredients business into the beverage sector!
  • Be part of a growth journey, winning new business within beverage ingredients!

About Our Client

With highly accredited facilities, this widely recognised ingredients business supply high-quality extracts and natural ingredient solutions to the Food & Beverage sector!The F&B division works with some of the most recognised names in beverages, food manufacturing, and flavour development - delivering natural extracts, liquid concentrates, and tailor-made ingredient solutions.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a genuine opportunity to join a specialist manufacturer at an exciting stage of its commercial development - with a strong product portfolio, a credible quality story, and real momentum behind the F&B division!

  • Identify, target and develop new business opportunities within the Food & Beverage sector, including beverage manufacturers, flavour houses, ingredient distributors, and contract manufacturers
  • Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified prospects, progressing opportunities through to close
  • Maintain and grow relationships with existing F&B clients, driving repeat business, cross-sell, and up-sell opportunities
  • Act as a trusted commercial partner for key accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention

The Successful Applicant

The successful BDM will have:

  • Proven track record in Business Development, Sales or Account Management within Food & Beverage, Ingredients, or an adjacent sector
  • Demonstrable ability to win new business and manage a structured sales pipeline from prospecting through to close
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels
  • Self-motivated and commercially focused, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
  • A desire to be part of a growth journey, whilst having a unique opportunity for personal & professional development and key exposure - help scale up and build out a growth plan!



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000 + £6k CA + 20% bonus
  • REMOTE based working, with access to office as needed

This is an exciting chance to take the next step in your career within the beverage ingredients sector. Apply today to join a supportive and innovative team!

Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7014648
Phone number
+441932264015

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Hitchin
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+441932264015
Job reference
JN-052026-7014648
Job Nature
Remote