Business Development Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accent Catering Services Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our friendly and vibrant sales team. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in B2B sales (ideally in catering) and are also interested in hearing from individuals with contract catering experience (from any sector) who want to take their first step into a sales career- you will be full of enthusiasm, and passion, a good listener and are comfortable presenting your ideas to clients.
Salary: £80,000 OTE plus benefits
Location: Based in South East or South Midlands
As a BDM, you will be able to:
·Fully understand the client requirements
·Know what great food and service looks like
·Manage the sales process from start to finish
·Manage sales tenders to all deadlines
·Create workable finances and sales targets, creating a buy in culture from the operators whilst challenging them and retaining a commercial approach
You will have:
·A proven track record within contract catering or similar
·Including an operational background in contract catering with an understanding of the sales and bid process
·Great communication skills; to be able to interact in a meaningful way at all levels from kitchen staff to Directors
·Team player mentality
·Excellent IT skills
We will provide full support and training where necessary and have a variety of benefits for the right person- so please get in contact ASAP!
Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a clean enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.
We expect to receive a high number of applications, if you do not receive any further communication within two weeks from your application please note, on this occasion we will not be progressing your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HO
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Development Manager roles across Accent Catering Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £80,000 - £80,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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