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Business Development Manager

Compass Group PLC, City of Westminster

Business Development Manager

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Compass Group PLC, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ad32646b84fc49969b65c6f724dcdd1c

Full Job Description

  • Lead New Business Initiatives: Work alongside our Restaurant Business Development Director to identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities. From the first client meeting to contract sign-off, you'll manage every step of the sales process.
  • Bid Management: Oversee the bidding process, including bid writing, development, and submission. Collaborate with the Bid Manager and Finance team to ensure all bids are compelling and competitive.
  • Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders to drive business growth. Ensure client needs are met through tailored solutions and strategic planning.
  • Sales Strategy: Collaborate with the Business Development Director and Business Director to devise effective sales and retention strategies for each client in addition to identifying key opportunities and deliver winning proposals.
  • Market Leadership: Stay updated with industry trends and challenges. Lead initiatives to demonstrate thought leadership in the market through webinars, articles, and other platforms.

    Are you a dynamic and motivated professional with a passion for business growth? We're looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in expanding our Restaurant Associate sector., Have previous experience in catering, hospitality, or support services is preferable. (Experience with public sector tenders is a plus)
  • Show strong commercial acumen
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop winning financial proposals.
  • Be proactive, client-focused, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Have a competitive edge, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure. Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to think on your feet are essential., Full UK driving license
  • Willingness to travel as needed
    • Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become a driving force in our growth journey!

    Join Our Team: We've Got Just the Job for You 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.

    Competitive package + benefits

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