Business Development Manager – Global Food Franchise – London – up to £60,000

My client is an internationally recognised food, media and lifestyle brand with a diverse portfolio spanning a huge number of sectors including television, publishing, retail, hospitality and licensing partnerships.

Built around a purpose of giving us all access to better and healthier food, the business combines creativity, commercial ambition and a strong sense of social responsibility to deliver tangible results.

With an established global presence and an instantly recognisable brand, it continues to explore new opportunities to expand its reach, develop strategic partnerships and create exciting commercial ventures.

We are now on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to help further the impact this business can make on an international, as well as domestic level.

Someone proactive, a self-starter, collaborative and purpose-led who can make big things happen.

This is a 6-month FTC with the potential to go permanent.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive Salary.
• A vibrant and supportive company.
• Hybrid working setup – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.
• Amazing food and drinks perks!
• Excellent company discounts.
• The chance to work at a globally recognised.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of identifying and developing new commercial opportunities across both international and domestic markets.
• Proactively identify, research and approach new B2B prospects across sectors including FMCG, retail, hospitality, food and digital media.
• Present exciting concepts to new buyers, assessing their suitability and commercial potential.
• Being a complete brand guardian.
• Manage the full sales pipeline, from initial prospecting and qualification through to pitching, negotiation and deal closure.
• Develop tailored commercial proposals and deliver engaging presentations to prospective partners and senior decision-makers.
• Work alongside senior leadership to negotiate commercial agreements, licensing arrangements and partnership terms, maximising revenue and profitability.
• Work cross-functionally with Legal, Marketing, Finance and Product Development to ensure new partnerships are successfully implemented.
• Manage inbound enquiries, maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular updates on pipeline activity, commercial performance and revenue forecasts.

Key Qualities & Experience

• 3–5 years' experience in Business Development, Commercial Sales or Key Account Management, ideally within FMCG, food and drink, licensing or media.
• Someone who understands the complexity of the restaurant and retail businesses.
• A proven ability to generate leads, open doors, develop relationships and convert new commercial opportunities into revenue.
• Confident presenting, pitching and negotiating with senior stakeholders and major corporate clients.
• Strong financial and numerical understanding, with experience working with commercial models, margins, ROI and revenue targets.
• Highly proactive, organised and hands-on, with the ability to hit the ground running, work autonomously and deliver results within tight timescales.
• A strong communicator and team player with an appreciation for food, sustainability and purpose-led brands, and the ability to identify partnerships that align with a company's values.
• An all-round player with exceptional communication skills with the ability to positively persuade people!

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitment or call 0207 790 2666.