Business Development Manager, Restaurant & Coffee Group
We are partnering with a well-established and highly regarded UK hospitality group, seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Business Development Manager.
This role will be instrumental in expanding the corporate catering customer base and forging long-term partnerships across various industries.
Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager
- Developing and nurturing relationships across multiple sectors to drive growth in the corporate catering division and establish long-term partnerships.
- Leading the preparation and presentation of proposals to secure new business opportunities and enhance existing partnerships.
- Collaborating with the Ecommerce, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure digital features such as order-ahead and loyalty programmes are tailored to meet customer needs.
- Staying informed of industry trends, technological advancements, and competitor activity to ensure the brand delivers an exceptional customer experience.
- Working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the seamless delivery of online promises through in-store execution.
- Collaborating with the Ecommerce Operations Manager to forecast trends and ensure optimal customer experience, particularly during peak periods.
- Regularly communicating progress and performance updates to senior leadership and relevant teams across the organisation.
- Partnering with the Head of Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Product Manager to ensure effective online merchandising and alignment with marketing strategies.
- Adopting a strategic approach to business development by planning and implementing operational and technical changes to drive business improvement.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in business development or account management, ideally within the food, retail, hospitality, B2B, or similar consumer-facing industries.
- Familiarity with delivery aggregators.
- Strong understanding of online customer journeys with a focus on optimising and improving digital channels.
- Experience managing service contracts and collaborating with agencies.
- A proactive self-starter, capable of setting goals and driving performance in partnership with the Head of Ecommerce.
- Excellent collaboration skills with experience working in cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable working in an evolving and fast-paced environment, with the ability to remain adaptable and manage ambiguity effectively.
- High levels of accountability and responsibility, demonstrating a positive and solutions-focused mindset.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing brand, playing a key role in driving digital innovation and business growth.
- Start: ASAP
- Rate: £55k per year + commission
- Location: London, Greater London, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 02077902666
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: SD999898035
- Posted: 2024-11-25 10:37:15 -
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