Business Development Manager – Reading and Surrounding | £50,000-£75,000
Take the lead as a Business Development Manager in a high-growth fresh food business where your impact is visible, valued, and rewarded.
We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager in the North West to join an ambitious and fast-scaling operation within fresh food distribution. This is a standout opportunity to step into a strategic, high-impact role where you’ll shape sales direction, influence growth, and build something truly meaningful in a thriving FMCG environment.
Why apply for this Business Development Manager role?
You’ll be stepping into more than just a role – you’ll be building a future:
- You’ll earn a competitive salary of £50,000 – £75,000 depending on experience
- You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from equity with genuine long-term value
- You’ll enjoy real autonomy to shape strategy and influence business direction
- You’ll be part of a high-growth fresh food distribution business with strong ambitions
- You’ll work in a supportive, energetic culture where success is recognised
- You’ll gain exposure to leadership decision-making and strategic planning
- You’ll have clear progression opportunities as the business expands
Key Responsibilities:
As Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth and shaping the sales function:
- Build and develop strong relationships across the FMCG and fresh food distribution markets
- Deliver both quick wins and long-term revenue growth strategies
- Identify new business opportunities and influence product and service development
- Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing sales team
- Contribute market insight to support wider business strategy
- Drive a culture focused on customer excellence and commercial success
What we’re looking for:
To succeed as Business Development Manager, you’ll bring:
- Proven experience within fresh food distribution or FMCG sectors
- A strong network and ability to generate commercial opportunities
- Experience building or leading successful sales teams
- Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategy
- A proactive, driven approach suited to a fast-paced environment
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes
If you’re looking for your next step as a Business Development Manager in the North West, where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take your career to the next level.
Job Number │ 935926 / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Reading
Role │ Business Development Manager
