Business Development Manager Location: Field based covering North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, Nailsworth Job type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 plus bonus Do you have proven sales experience and are looking for a new challenge Would you like to play a key role in driving business growth in the foodservice sector If so, we may have just the role for you. Charles Saunders Ltd is a food and catering wholesale company, who are currently seeking a full-time, permanent, Field Based Business Development Manager to join our busy sales team to manage and develop a portfolio of accounts in North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, and Nailsworth. Benefits Include: 20 days holiday + bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service. Workplace Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Income Protection Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Access to Employee Health Assured Program (EAP). Staff discount on company goods. Free onsite car parking and covered bicycle rack. Free annual eye test. We are one of the largest independent foodservice companies in the Southwest. We supply a full range of frozen, chilled, and ambient foods together with an extensive range of non-food catering products. The Role The successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing their own accounts within a designated territory covering North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, and Nailsworth selling and promoting our broad range of food and catering related products to the foodservice industry. They will be heavily involved in up-selling within established clients along with a strong focus on developing new business. Key Responsibilities: Represent our clients and their interests in a professional manner. Research, achieve and increase sales turnover and gross profit margins over same period of the previous year. Devise and deliver area business plan to maximise growth. Cold call potential customers to prospect for new business, gain and develop new accounts. Increase business within existing accounts. Maximise selling opportunities by analysis of customer menus, profiles, and needs. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, negotiate terms and close sales. Complete in a timely manner all administration duties, weekly reports, journey plans, expense reports, and sales plans required by the Sales Director. Contribute to collective team sales plans, company promotions and sales goals. Liaise with the credit department, minimise credit exposure and assist collecting outstanding debts where required. Maintain competitor awareness. Achieve set bonus targets. Attend and network at sales training events, corporate days, and trade shows. Skills and Attributes The Business Development Manager will be expected to have the following skills and attributes: A Full, UK Driving licence is essential for this role. The individual will be expected to be a safe Driver, with minimum points on their licence. Previous background of working in sales is essential. Good geographical knowledge of North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, and Nailsworth. Target driven with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets. Ability to identify and understand buyer needs and the sales processes. Ability to maximise selling opportunities through customer needs analysis, with the resilience to keep going. Ability to interpret and act on data to achieve customer solutions and drive fast turnaround. Have a grasp of profit management, negotiating skills and ability to organise and self-motivate. Excellent customer service, networking, and communication skills. Able to deal with difficult clients and customers with the ability to remain calm under pressure. A high degree of self-motivation and ambition with a desire to deliver results. Trusted character able and comfortable to work alone with minimum supervision. Good time management skills with an ability to manage own diary. Computer literate. Good level of numeracy and English literacy skills. Exceptional attention to detail and focus, and good problem-solving skills. A friendly and approachable demeanour, strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic and flexible approach. Have a passion for food sales and knowledge of the catering industry is desirable. A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to show initiative. All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination. Only successful applicants will receive a response.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager Location: Field based covering North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, Nailsworth Job type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 plus bonus Do you have proven sales experience and are looking for a new challenge Would you like to play a key role in driving business growth in the foodservice sector If so, we may have just the role for you. Charles Saunders Ltd is a food and catering wholesale company, who are currently seeking a full-time, permanent, Field Based Business Development Manager to join our busy sales team to manage and develop a portfolio of accounts in North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, and Nailsworth. Benefits Include: 20 days holiday + bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service. Workplace Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Income Protection Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Access to Employee Health Assured Program (EAP). Staff discount on company goods. Free onsite car parking and covered bicycle rack. Free annual eye test. We are one of the largest independent foodservice companies in the Southwest. We supply a full range of frozen, chilled, and ambient foods together with an extensive range of non-food catering products. The Role The successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing their own accounts within a designated territory covering North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, and Nailsworth selling and promoting our broad range of food and catering related products to the foodservice industry. They will be heavily involved in up-selling within established clients along with a strong focus on developing new business. Key Responsibilities: Represent our clients and their interests in a professional manner. Research, achieve and increase sales turnover and gross profit margins over same period of the previous year. Devise and deliver area business plan to maximise growth. Cold call potential customers to prospect for new business, gain and develop new accounts. Increase business within existing accounts. Maximise selling opportunities by analysis of customer menus, profiles, and needs. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, negotiate terms and close sales. Complete in a timely manner all administration duties, weekly reports, journey plans, expense reports, and sales plans required by the Sales Director. Contribute to collective team sales plans, company promotions and sales goals. Liaise with the credit department, minimise credit exposure and assist collecting outstanding debts where required. Maintain competitor awareness. Achieve set bonus targets. Attend and network at sales training events, corporate days, and trade shows. Skills and Attributes The Business Development Manager will be expected to have the following skills and attributes: A Full, UK Driving licence is essential for this role. The individual will be expected to be a safe Driver, with minimum points on their licence. Previous background of working in sales is essential. Good geographical knowledge of North Bristol, parts of Gloucester, Stroud, and Nailsworth. Target driven with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets. Ability to identify and understand buyer needs and the sales processes. Ability to maximise selling opportunities through customer needs analysis, with the resilience to keep going. Ability to interpret and act on data to achieve customer solutions and drive fast turnaround. Have a grasp of profit management, negotiating skills and ability to organise and self-motivate. Excellent customer service, networking, and communication skills. Able to deal with difficult clients and customers with the ability to remain calm under pressure. A high degree of self-motivation and ambition with a desire to deliver results. Trusted character able and comfortable to work alone with minimum supervision. Good time management skills with an ability to manage own diary. Computer literate. Good level of numeracy and English literacy skills. Exceptional attention to detail and focus, and good problem-solving skills. A friendly and approachable demeanour, strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic and flexible approach. Have a passion for food sales and knowledge of the catering industry is desirable. A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to show initiative. All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination. Only successful applicants will receive a response.
Business Development Manager Location: Field based covering Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol Job type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 plus bonus Do you have proven sales experience and are looking for a new challenge Would you like to play a key role in driving business growth in the foodservice sector If so, we may have just the role for you. Charles Saunders Ltd is a food and catering wholesale company, who are currently seeking a full-time, permanent, Field Based Business Development Manager to join our busy sales team to manage and develop a portfolio of accounts in Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol. Benefits Include: 20 days holiday + bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service. Workplace Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Income Protection Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Access to Employee Health Assured Program (EAP). Staff discount on company goods. Free onsite car parking and covered bicycle rack. Free annual eye test. We are one of the largest independent foodservice companies in the Southwest. We supply a full range of frozen, chilled, and ambient foods together with an extensive range of non-food catering products. The Role The successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing their own accounts within a designated territory covering Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol, selling and promoting our broad range of food and catering related products to the foodservice industry. They will be heavily involved in up-selling within established clients along with a strong focus on developing new business. Key Responsibilities: Represent our clients and their interests in a professional manner. Research, achieve and increase sales turnover and gross profit margins over same period of the previous year. Devise and deliver area business plan to maximise growth. Cold call potential customers to prospect for new business, gain and develop new accounts. Increase business within existing accounts. Maximise selling opportunities by analysis of customer menus, profiles, and needs. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, negotiate terms and close sales. Complete in a timely manner all administration duties, weekly reports, journey plans, expense reports, and sales plans required by the Sales Director. Contribute to collective team sales plans, company promotions and sales goals. Liaise with the credit department, minimise credit exposure and assist collecting outstanding debts where required. Maintain competitor awareness. Achieve set bonus targets. Attend and network at sales training events, corporate days, and trade shows. Skills and Attributes The Business Development Manager will be expected to have the following skills and attributes: A Full, UK Driving licence is essential for this role. The individual will be expected to be a safe Driver, with minimum points on their licence. Previous background of working in sales is essential. Good geographical knowledge of Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol. Target driven with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets. Ability to identify and understand buyer needs and the sales processes. Ability to maximise selling opportunities through customer needs analysis, with the resilience to keep going. Ability to interpret and act on data to achieve customer solutions and drive fast turnaround. Have a grasp of profit management, negotiating skills and ability to organise and self-motivate. Excellent customer service, networking, and communication skills. Able to deal with difficult clients and customers with the ability to remain calm under pressure. A high degree of self-motivation and ambition with a desire to deliver results. Trusted character able and comfortable to work alone with minimum supervision. Good time management skills with an ability to manage own diary. Computer literate. Good level of numeracy and English literacy skills. Exceptional attention to detail and focus, and good problem-solving skills. A friendly and approachable demeanour, strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic and flexible approach. Have a passion for food sales and knowledge of the catering industry is desirable. A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to show initiative. All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination. Only successful applicants will receive a response.
Oct 15, 2025
Full time
Business Development Manager Location: Field based covering Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol Job type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday) Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 plus bonus Do you have proven sales experience and are looking for a new challenge Would you like to play a key role in driving business growth in the foodservice sector If so, we may have just the role for you. Charles Saunders Ltd is a food and catering wholesale company, who are currently seeking a full-time, permanent, Field Based Business Development Manager to join our busy sales team to manage and develop a portfolio of accounts in Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol. Benefits Include: 20 days holiday + bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service. Workplace Pension Scheme. Life Assurance Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Income Protection Scheme enrolment from day 1 of employment. Access to Employee Health Assured Program (EAP). Staff discount on company goods. Free onsite car parking and covered bicycle rack. Free annual eye test. We are one of the largest independent foodservice companies in the Southwest. We supply a full range of frozen, chilled, and ambient foods together with an extensive range of non-food catering products. The Role The successful Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing their own accounts within a designated territory covering Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol, selling and promoting our broad range of food and catering related products to the foodservice industry. They will be heavily involved in up-selling within established clients along with a strong focus on developing new business. Key Responsibilities: Represent our clients and their interests in a professional manner. Research, achieve and increase sales turnover and gross profit margins over same period of the previous year. Devise and deliver area business plan to maximise growth. Cold call potential customers to prospect for new business, gain and develop new accounts. Increase business within existing accounts. Maximise selling opportunities by analysis of customer menus, profiles, and needs. Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, negotiate terms and close sales. Complete in a timely manner all administration duties, weekly reports, journey plans, expense reports, and sales plans required by the Sales Director. Contribute to collective team sales plans, company promotions and sales goals. Liaise with the credit department, minimise credit exposure and assist collecting outstanding debts where required. Maintain competitor awareness. Achieve set bonus targets. Attend and network at sales training events, corporate days, and trade shows. Skills and Attributes The Business Development Manager will be expected to have the following skills and attributes: A Full, UK Driving licence is essential for this role. The individual will be expected to be a safe Driver, with minimum points on their licence. Previous background of working in sales is essential. Good geographical knowledge of Weston-Super-Mare, South Bristol. Target driven with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets. Ability to identify and understand buyer needs and the sales processes. Ability to maximise selling opportunities through customer needs analysis, with the resilience to keep going. Ability to interpret and act on data to achieve customer solutions and drive fast turnaround. Have a grasp of profit management, negotiating skills and ability to organise and self-motivate. Excellent customer service, networking, and communication skills. Able to deal with difficult clients and customers with the ability to remain calm under pressure. A high degree of self-motivation and ambition with a desire to deliver results. Trusted character able and comfortable to work alone with minimum supervision. Good time management skills with an ability to manage own diary. Computer literate. Good level of numeracy and English literacy skills. Exceptional attention to detail and focus, and good problem-solving skills. A friendly and approachable demeanour, strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic and flexible approach. Have a passion for food sales and knowledge of the catering industry is desirable. A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to show initiative. All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination. Only successful applicants will receive a response.
Job Opportunity: Experienced Butcher for Expanding Wholesale Operation Yate, Bristol New Facilities Opening Early 2026 Full-Time Permanent Working days: 6 days per week Monday: 05.:00 Tuesday: 05.:30 Wednesday: 05.:00 Thursday: 05.:00 Friday: 05.:00 Saturday: 06.:00 We are a well-established, family-run butcher s shop, which is now part of a larger food wholesaler, with a thriving wholesale section currently operating from our retail premises in Shirehampton. As we prepare to move into a brand-new, purpose-built facility in Yate in early 2026, we re looking for a skilled and motivated Butcher to join our team and play a key role in this exciting new chapter. You will be working from Shirehampton, until the wholesale side of the business is relocated to Yate. About the role: You ll be working within our wholesale operation, supplying high-quality meat products to a range of clients including restaurants, caterers, and retailers. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: Cutting, boning, and preparing meat to wholesale specifications Ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety Assisting with packing and order fulfilment Supporting the transition to the new Yate facility Contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency About You: Proven experience as a Butcher, ideally in a wholesale or high-volume setting Strong knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques Reliable, hardworking, and a team player Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing demands Willing to grow with the business as we expand into our new premises
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Job Opportunity: Experienced Butcher for Expanding Wholesale Operation Yate, Bristol New Facilities Opening Early 2026 Full-Time Permanent Working days: 6 days per week Monday: 05.:00 Tuesday: 05.:30 Wednesday: 05.:00 Thursday: 05.:00 Friday: 05.:00 Saturday: 06.:00 We are a well-established, family-run butcher s shop, which is now part of a larger food wholesaler, with a thriving wholesale section currently operating from our retail premises in Shirehampton. As we prepare to move into a brand-new, purpose-built facility in Yate in early 2026, we re looking for a skilled and motivated Butcher to join our team and play a key role in this exciting new chapter. You will be working from Shirehampton, until the wholesale side of the business is relocated to Yate. About the role: You ll be working within our wholesale operation, supplying high-quality meat products to a range of clients including restaurants, caterers, and retailers. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: Cutting, boning, and preparing meat to wholesale specifications Ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety Assisting with packing and order fulfilment Supporting the transition to the new Yate facility Contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency About You: Proven experience as a Butcher, ideally in a wholesale or high-volume setting Strong knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques Reliable, hardworking, and a team player Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing demands Willing to grow with the business as we expand into our new premises
