Business Development Manager

Classic Fine Foods Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in the UK is seeking an experienced Account Manager to drive growth in Devon & Cornwall. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background in the hospitality sector, managing relationships with high-end clients. Responsibilities include pursuing new business opportunities while ensuring top-notch service delivery. The position offers a competitive basic salary, company car, and generous holiday benefits. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering premium food products.

Benefits

Highly competitive basic salary

Company car

33 days holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Strong background in sales and account management within the foodservice or hospitality sectors.
• Proven track record of building long-term customer relationships.
• Highly organized and commercially minded, with a passion for premium food products.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth across the customer base in Devon and Cornwall.
• Manage relationships with high-end hospitality customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with the company’s strategy.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you a sales professional with a passion for the food industry? Do you have a proven track record of driving profitable growth and building long-lasting relationships within the foodservice and hospitality sector? If so, we want you to join our team at Classic Fine Foods UK.

As a leading purveyor and distributor of fine foods from around the world, we are dedicated to sourcing the highest-quality products and delivering them to some of the finest restaurants, hotels, food manufacturers, and retailers across the UK. Following continued business growth, we are now seeking a highly motivated and commercially driven Account Manager / Business Development Manager to support and grow our customer base across Devon & Cornwall.

Role

As an Account Manager within Classic Fine Foods, you will be responsible for driving profitable growth across our customer base within the counties mentioned above. This includes managing relationships with existing high-end hospitality customers such as Michelin Star restaurants and 4- & 5-star hotels, as well as food processors including bakeries and gelato manufacturers.

You will also identify and pursue new business opportunities in line with the company’s overall strategy. Working closely with the wider Sales and Technical teams, you will ensure our customers receive the highest level of service, product knowledge, and ongoing support.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in sales and account management, with a proven track record of success within the foodservice and/or hospitality sectors. You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships, alongside a genuine passion for premium food products.

You will be highly organised and commercially minded, proud of delivering first‑class service, and motivated by exceeding customer expectations, achieving sales targets, and actively growing new business opportunities.

• Highly competitive basic salary
• Company car
• 33 days holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday

Contact

If you are ready to take your sales career to the next level and join a highly successful and growing business within the fine foods industry, we would love to hear from you.

If you have the experience outlined above, please apply below or contact our retained consultant, Aidan at FMCG Selection, via [e-mail].

Please note that all applications will be forwarded to FMCG Selection.