Business Developer – MEAT

Overview

In this role you will drive growth for a premier global fine foods meat portfolio across London’s hospitality and foodservice scene. You will bridge chefs, wholesalers and buyers, balancing new business with strategic procurement input. You’ll spot trends, support NPD discussions, and secure high-volume turnover while protecting margins. This field-based position combines active selling with collaboration across procurement and category teams to shape the meat offer for top restaurants and hotels.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business across foodservice, wholesale, contract catering, and food processing channels in London and surrounds
• Negotiate to secure high-volume turnover while maintaining profit margins
• Collaborate with the Meat Buyer and Category Manager to align forecasts with supply chain procurement
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform procurement on New Product Development (NPD)

Key requirements

• Proven sales or business development experience within the meat industry
• Strong understanding of the London hospitality landscape, foodservice channels, or food manufacturing
• Comfort with analyzing sales trends using Excel, CRM systems, or ERP platforms
• Resilient, self-motivated with a passion for high-quality food and culinary trends
• Driving license
• Genuine passion for the meat industry

• strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• relationship-building with chefs, wholesalers and buyers
• self-motivated and resilient
• Excel
• CRM systems
• ERP platforms

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