Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive: B&I Food Service Sector

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving business growth by identifying new opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and promoting our top notch catering services.

Key qualities include a passion for both sales and food, strong organisational skills and knowledge of the food service industry, with an emphasis on the B&I sector.

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, confident and ambitious and have knowledge of CRM systems and a track record in supporting sales presentations and bid writing to deliver contract gains within the B&I industry.

PINCH is the latest independent contract caterer, covering London and the UK. Our mission is to let food and people move our world, work with freedom and be the best.

Duties

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and outreach efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients to understand their needs and how our services can meet them.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to potential clients, showcasing our offerings and value proposition.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director to create targeted campaigns that generate leads and enhance brand visibility.
• Develop and manage CRM system to track leads, manage client interactions, and report on sales activities.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to represent the company and promote our services.
• Provide feedback from clients to inform and develop catering service improvements.
• Achieve individual sales targets while contributing to the overall success of the business.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or sales within the B&I or wider hospitality industry.
• Passionate about the food service industry with an understanding of what is trending.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and overcoming challenges.
• Proficiency in using Canva, InDesign software is desirable, but not essential.

If you are passionate about driving business success and possess the skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Business Development Executive for PINCH

Benefits include:

• Performance bonus
• Commission of converted sales
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Company pension

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