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Business Development Manager Food - SOUTH WEST ENGLAND Are you at your best when you're winning new business? If you're a driven sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships and exceeding targets, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. What's on offer? Competitive salary plus uncapped earning potential - OTE 60 - 80K Car allowance, bonus and commission 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more Generous pension contribution Private healthcare benefits including cashback on everyday medical costs and access to a digital GP Life assurance and additional wellbeing support A wide range of retail, travel and lifestyle discounts Genuine opportunities for career progression within a leading national business We're recruiting for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join one of the UK's leading food businesses, helping to drive growth across a defined territory by winning and developing new customer partnerships. This is a role for someone who loves the challenge of business development and wants the backing of a recognised market leader with an excellent reputation, outstanding products and genuine career progression. What you'll be doing: Identifying and securing new business opportunities across your territory Building and managing a healthy pipeline of prospective customers Meeting and exceeding ambitious new business targets Negotiating and closing commercial agreements with key decision-makers Delivering a seamless customer onboarding experience to maximise long-term retention Working closely with internal teams to ensure customers receive exceptional service from day one Developing strategic territory plans using market insight and sales data What we're looking for: A proven track record of winning new business Strong B2B sales and negotiation skills Confidence engaging with senior decision-makers A self-motivated, target-driven approach Excellent pipeline management and prospecting skills Resilience, ambition and a genuine passion for sales Experience within foodservice, FMCG or B2B distribution would be advantageous, but we're equally keen to hear from outstanding business development professionals who consistently deliver results. If you're looking for a role where your success is recognised, rewarded and supported, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. INDSR

Food Ingredients Trader Food Manufacturing Remote (Europe) Major Recruitment is working in partnership with a global food trading business that specialises in sustainably sourcing and supplying high-quality BRC-certified meat, seafood and food ingredients worldwide. We are looking to speak with Traders who have experience with ingredients, meat and/or seafood As a Trader, you will be responsible for global sourcing and food product sales. This role will actively manage procurement, trading and sales activities across all continents, ensuring profitability, quality, and long-term business partnerships. Key Responsibilities of a Trader Develop and execute strategic trading plans to grow sales and profitability. Ensure timely documentation for imports and exports, including contracts, shipping documents and food safety certificates. Source raw materials and finished goods from global suppliers. Sell food products to international buyers. Manage pricing, contract negotiations, and payment terms with buyers and suppliers. Ensure all sourced material complies with certification, sustainability standards, and customer requirements. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality, timely deliveries, and long-term collaboration. Stay updated with regulations on international trade, standards, and sustainability requirements Build and maintain relationships with customers, key accounts, and partners. Provide exceptional service, respond to inquiries, and resolve complaints professionally. Track market trends, competitor activity, and pricing developments to ensure competitive positioning. Identify and onboard new suppliers, including cooperatives, aggregators, and processors globally. Skills required to be a successful Trader Previous experience in international trading of food ingredients, meat or seafood Proven track record of sourcing and selling across multiple geographies Strong understanding of international trade, supply chain and certification systems. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Analytical and detail-oriented with a commercial mindset. Major Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straightforward. INDBD

Quality Control Assistant Are you an established Quality or Technical Auditor seeking your next step up in your career? Worked within a similar role in a fast paced manufacturing environment? Want to join a company that is on an upwards journey of growth? Major Recruitment are seeking a Quality Control Assistant to join our client s manufacturing site near Brent, London As a Quality Control Assistant you will support the technical and process function to launch safe, legal and high-quality product. Working closely with the Technical and Process Function managing and keeping up to date technical paperwork. Key Responsibilities Quality Control Assistant: Draw up and maintain product factory paperwork (including recipes, calculation of batching). Coordinated internal approval of all factory paperwork (including technical and process sign off). Responsible to maintain factory trackers (e.g. debrining, ph/salt). Surveillance routine testing: support the management of the routine testing schedule (covering microbiological and nutritional testing, etc), updating internal trackers. Manage internal training of new processes and quality system paperwork for Factory Personnel for any new products. Responsible to maintain the following folders up to date: artworks folders, factory floor paperwork folders. Responsible to create spiderweb graph for any new olives. Responsible to keep up to date Demarco database. QUOR system SME deputy. Assist with Customer visits. What s in for you? Salary up to £32,000 per annum Monday - Friday Pension Fund Career progression Skills required to be a Quality Control Assistant. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment (preferrable). Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office). Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills. Confident communicator with the ability to work across departments. Excellent level of literacy. Passionate about delivery high-quality products. A proactive, can-do attitude. Qualifications HACCP Level 2 Training & Auditing would be desirable If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch. Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. INDSS