Business Development Manager – Food / Drink ManufacturingBristol Based Office / Hybrid working (2/3 day split)Competitive salary and bonus scheme ( in line with proven experience), car allowance, mobile phone, laptop11% pension / 2 x Death in ServiceAs a BDM you will have overall responsibility for management of the relationship between my client and its customers - new and existing.
You will constantly strive to better understand customer demands and plan how to meet them, generating sales for the company as a result.The prime objectives of the role are to: - To foster the relationship between the company and the customer as well as handle any projects, accounts or issues that might be relative to that client
To increase company sales and profit marginTo increase the company active customer baseTo continually improve customer retentionTo meet annual team and individual budget as set by the SMT
UK and International travel will be requiredBusiness Development Manager Responsibilities:
Account management, retention and development of specific portfolio of accounts and marketsOrganise and attend commercially focussed meetings with customers and prospects Follow-up and convert to sale qualified leads through management of sales pipelineEstablish new and maintain existing relationships with buyers and key decision makersIntroduce Technical & R&D/NPD teams to existing and prospect customer baseDevelop new relationships with new clients be they direct customers or potential agents and distributorsContribute to external marketing communications where requiredUtilise, review and update the client databaseUpdate CRM system to channel opportunities through sales pipeline processNetwork with potential business partners and distributors and present evidence to line managerPrepare and deliver presentationsDevelop a level of technical knowledge appropriate to the role
Business Development Manager Skills / Experience Required:Essential - 2+ years in Sales / Business Development within the sweet & beverage flavour industry Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills Self-motivation with excellent time management Experience of planning and managing field visits Proven ability to build and influence relationships. A team player with a customer-first attitudeIf the role is of interest, then please send your CV todayKey words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, England
Salary / Rate: £70k - 80k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2026-04-27 09:39:29
Team Leader
Salary: £14.29 inclusive of holiday pay (£12.75 per hour + £1.54 holiday pay) + £290 per month car allowance
Location: Bristol
*Access to wages from 3-7 days after shift completion
*Immediate Start
*Holiday Pay
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As a Retail Stocktaking Shift Leader you will take accountability for managing teams of up to 60 stock counters, delivering the end-to-end stock taking service while on our client's sites.
The shifts lengths vary, and we require flexible availability, you will be required to travel to a different client site each day and may occasionally be expected to stay away from home.
Days: Monday - Sunday (Up to 5 days in a 7-day working pattern and there is the possibility flexibility in the working days per week if required)
Hours of Work: Evening/Night shifts.
Benefits:
Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Stream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day.
Stream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
Full time / permanent salaries available
Expenses paid
Ongoing training
Progression opportunities
Paid holiday
Overseas opportunities
You will be expected to ensure the following within your team:
Correct procedures and processes are followed
Exceptional customer service standards are delivered on all sites
Stock Counts are completed accurately and within the given time frame
Team productivity is monitored and improved where possible
Person Specification:
A Full Driving License
Outstanding customer service skills
The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
Basic IT skills
The ability to remain focused when under pressure
Manage time effectively and work without immediate supervision
Willingness and ability to travel
Please note all work will require prolonged periods of standing and some use of step stools and ladders.
Some sites are in warehouses or large retail premises where you may be required to access and work with ground and high level stock.
This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 18 years.
Full training in our systems and client procedures will be provided.
We look forward to receiving your application.
This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS).
To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.
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If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Salary / Rate: Up to £14.29 per hour + + Enhancements
Posted: 2026-04-26 08:16:40
