Business Development Manager
Impact Food Group, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Business Development Manager
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Impact Food Group, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 979c5a253e654d718a1111bf60ad462c
Location ref: Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Full Job Description
- Represent IFG s values, vision, and operational approach to the market.
- Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline: research opportunities, qualify prospects, and plan ahead.
- Lead the end-to-end sales process, working closely with operations and bid teams on proposals and tenders.
- Oversee the production of sales documents (pre-qualification, tenders, presentations, and promotional materials).
- Coordinate site visits, presentations, and client meetings, ensuring seamless engagement.
- Support and host events for clients, prospects, and consultants.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, prospects, and existing clients.
A proven track record in contract catering sales, ideally in education, B&I, or healthcare or experience in catering operations with exposure to bids and sales. - Existing contacts with consultants who manage tender processes (advantageous).
- A genuine passion for food and social impact.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to engage confidently from the kitchen to the boardroom.
- Resilience, decisiveness, and the ability to thrive in a performance-driven environment.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and time management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (knowledge of database management or Adobe Suite is a plus). Qualifications & Experience
- Driven, self-motivated individual with great interpersonal skills. A real team player
- Confident writer and speaker.
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Education sales experience or any contract catering sales experience would be a bonus but not a must have
At Impact Food Group, we re more than just a school caterer. We re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. Through our industry-leading brands Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina, Dolce & Chapter One we cater for over 800,000 students and operate in more than 1500 schools nationwide, growing every year. We re now looking for a talented and highly organised Business Development Manager to join our Sales Team and play a vital role in supporting our business. Guided by our values, integrity, bold, impactful, empathy and community; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of. What you ll be doing We re looking for an energetic Business Development Manager to join our national sales team. This is an exciting chance to help us grow our footprint across all IFG brands, working with talented colleagues in operations, bids, and marketing.
Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/business-development-manager-127241836