Business Development Director

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our team as a Business Development Director in the key emerging Compass Group UK market The Cuisine Centre. Sitting on the senior leadership team the Business Development Director will be responsible for setting the strategic plan for growth, including new and existing clients, expanding into new markets and delivering annual budget. As a key face and voice in the market the Business Development Director will manage the strategic partnerships with suppliers, partners and integrators, shape our go to market proposition and commercial model. As Business Development Director your primary responsibility is to generate new business to drive sales and profitability to meet budgetary targets as well as playing an active role in retaining key current clients. You will confidently and competently manage all 'steps of the sale' from first appointment to site survey, proposal compilation to presentation and following successful bids to secure signed contract and thoroughly hand over to operational team.

• Be highly target focused with a passion for sales and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Have experience of managing the end-to-end sales process.
• Be able to develop and deliver a sales strategy that maximises potential sales and profitability.
• Have experience proposing and gaining agreement for tender submissions that cover the needs and expectations of all internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of selling contracted services in the chilled, ambient meal markets desirable but not essential.
  
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Find a rewarding career, working with great people At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we match incredible individuals to rewarding roles and cultivate environments where our people can let their personality and passion shine through. As the UK and Ireland's leading food services partner, we know that when our people feel valued, our clients and customers feel the difference. That's why, when you step into a career with us, you'll be part of a truly supportive network with all the ingredients to go further. We pull out all the stops to make every moment at Compass Group UK & Ireland meaningful, with training schemes and development opportunities on the table for our team members who want to go the extra mile. Could you be our next team member? Why Compass? Joining Compass Group UK & Ireland is about more than getting onboard with the no. 1 team. It's about giving yourself the very best shot at a fulfilling career. We're people powered. That's why we make it our mission to recruit talented people and then help them to thrive, rewarding excellence every step of the way. Find a career that makes you smile A job you truly want to get out of bed for needn't be just a dream. With an exciting range of Compass careers to explore, now is the time to step into a role that inspires you. A role that lets your strengths shine, teaches you invaluable new skills, and drives your career path forward. As the UK and Ireland's favourite food services partner, we've got a position for every taste. Whether you want to bring flavour to our portfolio of brilliant brands as one of our talented culinary professionals, or you're a natural born leader with the management skills to motivate a frontline team, you'll thrive in one of our varied Compass Group UK & Ireland jobs. Compass Group UK and Ireland Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK's leading food and support services provider. Operating in some 6,000 + locations across the UK & Ireland, Compass provides expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country. Tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.