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Business Development Executive (North East)

£30,000–£35,000 plus bonus

North East UK

 

We’re working with a well-established and growing UK food ingredients business that supplies the independent food processing sector to appoint a Business Development Executive for the North East.

This is a hands-on, field-based role offering real autonomy, clear ownership of your territory and the opportunity to build long-term, meaningful customer relationships.

 

The Opportunity

 

You’ll take full responsibility for driving sales growth across the North East, working closely with independent butchers, farm shops and rural food producers.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being out in the field, building rapport with customers and balancing new business development with ongoing account management. You’ll quickly become a trusted face within a close-knit and loyal customer base.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and develop your regional sales territory
  • Identify and convert new customers within the independent meat and food sector
  • Build strong, long-term relationships through regular customer visits
  • Present, demonstrate and sample specialist ingredient products
  • Grow existing accounts through upselling and seasonal ranges
  • Act as a regional ambassador for the business

 

About You

We are interested in speaking with people who:

  • Have experience in field sales or business development
  • Enjoy a relationship-led, sales environment
  • Take a structured, commercial approach to managing a territory
  • Are comfortable working independently and managing their own diary
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and are happy with regional travel

 

Why This Role?

  • Clear ownership of your own patch
  • Autonomy and flexibility in how you manage your time
  • Strong product range with genuine customer demand
  • Supportive culture with long-term progression opportunities

 

Additional Info

Location: North East UK

Salary: £30,000–£35,000

Travel: Regional field-based travel

Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and UK working rights required

 

If you've sold into independent food businesses or a similar customer base, I would be very interested in having a confidential conversation.

Ready to take the next step? Send your CV to our People Consultant, Lisa Fox, and have a chat about your future.

Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights.

Due to high application volumes, if you don’t hear from us within a week, unfortunately, your application has not been successful this time.

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