Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Cambridgeshire (Office-Based)
44k + Bonus + Electric Car

The UK co-manufacturing sector is booming and one established Cambridgeshire-based food business is investing heavily in growth.

We're hiring a Business Development Manager to help expand new business opportunities across food manufacturing. You'll work directly with senior leadership, own the end-to-end sales process, and play a key role in scaling the next phase of growth.

This is an office-based role, embedded within a collaborative, cross-functional team, perfect for someone who enjoys bringing products to life alongside NPD, operations, technical and finance.

Co-packing experience isn't essential. Commercial drive and relationship-building ability are.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Identifying and converting new business opportunities
  • Building and maintaining a strong, structured pipeline
  • Managing projects from enquiry through to production
  • Developing winning proposals and robust commercial agreements
  • Working closely with internal teams to deliver successful customer launches
  • Representing the business professionally across industry touchpoints

You'll be instrumental in driving profitable growth and shaping long-term customer partnerships.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in Sales / Business Development / Account Management
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Ability to influence at multiple levels
  • Organised and confident managing multiple live opportunities
  • Ideally food sector exposure (preferred, not essential)
  • A values-led, team-oriented approach

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Electric company car or 6k allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • 33 days holiday
  • Structured onboarding & training
  • Clear growth opportunity

If you're ambitious, commercially sharp, and excited by the growth potential of UK food manufacturing, let's talk.

Job Details

Company
The Collective Network Limited
Location
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 44,000 Annual
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