Business Manager

Bidfood Care Home Magazine; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in the UK is seeking a Business Manager to drive growth across Cumbria, Lancashire, and South West Scotland. The role involves hunting new business, deepening relationships with existing customers, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates have proven sales experience, a strong desire to succeed, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive rewards and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Enhanced life cover

Cashback health plan

Confidential 24/7 employee assistance

High-street & leisure discounts

Early wage access

Lucrative incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Proven field sales/new business development experience, preferably in foodservice or related B2B.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Genuine hunger to win and thrive in competitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Hunt and win new business across the region.
• Deepen relationships with existing customers to protect and grow revenue.
• Partner with Category Specialists for innovative food solutions.

Skills

Field sales experience

Commercial sharpness

High energy and resilience

First-class communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About the role

Business Manager – Drive Growth Across Cumbria, Lancashire & South West Scotland

Since 1929, we’ve been the go-to foodservice partner for thousands of businesses across the UK – independent, resilient, and relentlessly focused on what’s next.

Now we need a bold, hungry Business Manager to own our growth in Cumbria, Lancashire and South West Scotland.

This is not a desk job. This is a hunt.

You’ll spend the majority of your time out in your territory, winning new customers, maximising existing ones, and turning every conversation into profitable growth. If the thrill of new business, the buzz of closing deals, and the satisfaction of hitting (and beating) targets gets you fired up – you’ll love it here.

What you’ll do every day

• Hunt and win new business across your region
• Deepen relationships with existing customers to protect and grow revenue
• Partner with our Category Specialists to bring innovative, tailored food solutions to life
• Use our in‑house technology and product range to solve customer challenges creatively
• Deliver exceptional service while hitting sales, profit, and growth targets
• Think on your feet – because things don’t always go to plan

Who thrives here

• Proven field sales/new business development experience (foodservice or related B2B is a big advantage)
• Commercial sharpness – you spot opportunities others miss
• High energy, resilience, and genuine hunger to win
• First‑class communication: you adapt your style to builders’ merchants one minute and fine‑dining chefs the next
• Full UK driving licence and happy to be on the road most days

A journey that gives back – the rewards

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension (we match 4%, rising to 6% after year 1)
• Enhanced life cover
• Cashback health plan for the whole family + digital GP access
• Confidential 24/7 employee assistance & counselling

The extras

• High‑street & leisure discounts (cinema, tech, travel, dining, etc.)
• Early wage access – up to 20% of earned pay before payday
• Lucrative incentive schemes – the harder you hunt, the more you earn

We want everyone on this journey

We’re building a diverse, forward‑thinking team where different experiences and perspectives make us stronger. Whoever you are, whatever your background, we would love to speak to you.

If you’re excited by what you’ve read and believe you can make an impact (even if you don’t tick every single box), we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make our journey yours? Apply today. 🚀

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It’s why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.