Business Development Manager at Pineapple Recruitment Ltd

Job Description:

Latest job information from Pineapple Recruitment Ltd for the position of Business Development Manager. If the Business Development Manager vacancy in United Kingdom matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Pineapple Recruitment is exclusively partnered with an established client to recruit a Business Development Manager based in Bristol.

The Role:

This opportunity is perfect for a proven sales professional who thrives on taking projects from initial spark to successful mobilisation. We are looking for someone with a strong background in educational catering who brings a dynamic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and a personable, consultative approach. Your commercial acumen, self-awareness, and passion for the sector will be key to building lasting partnerships and expanding our client's footprint.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Driving Growth: Take full ownership of the sales pipeline, expanding the customer base and consistently hitting annual targets.
• Managing the Bid Lifecycle: Guide the complete sales process—from initial introduction to closing contract bids ranging from £50k to £2m.
• Consultative Selling: Engage deeply with prospective clients to understand their unique needs, culture, and operational goals.
• Tenders & Presentations: Craft compelling proposals and deliver winning tender responses, collaborating closely with industry consultants and internal teams.
• Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-lasting relationships with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Pipeline Visibility: Keep CRM systems up to date to ensure accurate reporting and clear pipeline forecasting.

What You’ll Bring:

• Industry Expertise: A proven track record of sales success within the educational catering sector, paired with a strong understanding of client buying behaviours.
• Full-Cycle Experience: Hands-on experience managing the complete sales journey, from lead generation to contract closure.
• Master Communicator: Exceptional listening, negotiation, and presentation skills— able to influence decision-makers at all levels, from School Business Managers to C-suite executives.
• Brand Ambassador: The ability to clearly articulate the unique value of the service offering, positioning it distinctively against competitors.
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset, working seamlessly across internal departments to streamline bids and maximise success.

What’s in It for you?

• Competitive base salary of £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Generous Car Allowance + Commission.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Company Pension, Family-Friendly Leave policies.
• Great Time Off: 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays + an extra day off for your Birthday!
• Career Growth: Join a fast-growing, ambitious company with no ceiling on where you can take your career.

Pineapple Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and is acting as a Preferred Recruitment Agency on an exclusive basis.

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Job Info:

• Company: Pineapple Recruitment Ltd
• Position: Business Development Manager
• Work Location: United Kingdom
• Country: GB

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