Vickerstock in partnership with a Leading food manufacturing company, are on the lookout for an experienced Business Development Manager.
Responsibilities Drive sales growth and lead business development initiatives for the company's beef stock product range across EU markets.
Identify and develop new B2 B customer relationships in food manufacturing, foodservice, retail supply, and industrial ingredients sectors.
Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, presentations, pricing, negotiation, and closing high-value deals.
Maintain strong relationships with key accounts to maximise retention, growth, and repeat business.
Provide informed technical product knowledge and support to customers.
Gather market and customer feedback to support continuous improvement of the product line.
Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements within the beef stock and protein ingredient sectors.
Work closely with production, quality, and operations teams to ensure product specifications meet market expectations.
Contribute to long-term planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
Represent the company at trade events, exhibitions, and customer site visits across the EU.
Qualifications Minimum 5 years' experience selling beef stock, meat extracts, broths, or related food/ingredient products (essential).
Strong understanding of EU food manufacturing, ingredients, or B2 B foodservice markets.
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in a competitive environment.
Existing network of relevant buyers/decision makers is highly desirable.
Full flexibility to travel within the EU.
Full, valid driver's license.
Fluency in English; additional EU languages an advantage.
Required Skills Strong understanding of EU food manufacturing, ingredients, or B2 B foodservice markets.
Preferred Skills Existing network of relevant buyers/decision makers is highly desirable.
If you have the relevant experience in the selling of beef stock, meat extracts, broths, or related food/ingredient products kindly contact Skills: sales Management Business development