Sales Executive

Latest Sales Jobs; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the London hospitality market, focusing on restaurants and hotels. The ideal candidate will have experience in the foodservice sector and be self-motivated. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, nurturing existing accounts, and introducing premium products. This field-based role offers a competitive salary and a chance for long-term career development within the growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Travel expenses covered

Group profit share

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Experience selling into the foodservice or hospitality sector.
• Strong commercial mindset and passion for food.
• Good transport access within North East or South West London.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales and margin targets.
• Identify and secure new foodservice customers.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts.
• Introduce premium products to increase account spend.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Experience selling into the foodservice or hospitality sector

Passionate about food

Highly organised

Self-motivated

Confident communicating with customers

Job description

Business Development Manager – Foodservice

North East London or South West London (Zones 1–5)

An established and growing Food Manufacturer is looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth across the London hospitality market.

This is a field‑based role focused on developing new business and maximising existing accounts across restaurants, hotels, leisure venues, sporting venues and event caterers.

The Role

You will be responsible for growing sales across London Zones 1–5, promoting a premium food, and building long‑term relationships with hospitality customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales and margin targets
• Proactively identify and secure new foodservice customers
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing accounts
• Introduce premium products to increase account spend and profitability
• Follow up warm leads provided by the internal sales team
• Build strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Provide accurate forecasts and sales reporting
• Represent the business at trade shows and industry events

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience selling into the foodservice or hospitality sector / Experience as a Chef
• Passionate about food, with a strong commercial mindset
• Based in North East or South West London, with good transport access
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and confident communicating with customers
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider sales team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Travel expenses covered (Oyster card)
• Group profit share
• Long‑term career development within a growing business

Location: Walthamstow Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 /annum + Commission + Profit Share Job Type: FullTime Category: Manufacturing/Surveying