Business Development Manager - Catering Equipment

We are pleased to be representing our valued client in their search for a Business Development Manager.
Our client are a commercial equipment company based in the North-West of England. They have over 20 years' experience when it comes to the commercial kitchen service industry.
They are currently looking for a Business Development Manager with relevant experience from the Catering sector to help grow their business.
The successful candidate must have a background in ideally Hospitality & Catering, and a very stable CV. Our client is looking for a candidate that wants to progress in this role and is looking for longevity in a role. 
Requirements
• Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services
• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities
• Building relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs
• Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients
• Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients
• Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them
• Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the industry and positioning
• Managing and training a Business Development team
• Collaborating with design and sales teams to ensure that the requirements are met
Benefits
Salary of £40k+
Car Allowance of £5k
Yearly Bonus 
Field Role