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Business Development Manager

Posted: 03/03/26
Recruiter:THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED
Reference:3078418753
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: IT Manager
Salary:£44,000 Annual
Location:Cambridgeshire
Description:

Business Development Manager
Cambridgeshire (Office-Based)
44k + Bonus + Electric Car

The UK co-manufacturing sector is booming and one established Cambridgeshire-based food business is investing heavily in growth.

We're hiring a Business Development Manager to help expand new business opportunities across food manufacturing. You'll work directly with senior leadership, own the end-to-end sales process, and play a key role in scaling the next phase of growth.

This is an office-based role, embedded within a collaborative, cross-functional team, perfect for someone who enjoys bringing products to life alongside NPD, operations, technical and finance.

Co-packing experience isn't essential. Commercial drive and relationship-building ability are.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Identifying and converting new business opportunities
  • Building and maintaining a strong, structured pipeline
  • Managing projects from enquiry through to production
  • Developing winning proposals and robust commercial agreements
  • Working closely with internal teams to deliver successful customer launches
  • Representing the business professionally across industry touchpoints

You'll be instrumental in driving profitable growth and shaping long-term customer partnerships.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in Sales / Business Development / Account Management
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Ability to influence at multiple levels
  • Organised and confident managing multiple live opportunities
  • Ideally food sector exposure (preferred, not essential)
  • A values-led, team-oriented approach

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Electric company car or 6k allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • 33 days holiday
  • Structured onboarding & training
  • Clear growth opportunity

If you're ambitious, commercially sharp, and excited by the growth potential of UK food manufacturing, let's talk.

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