Business Development Manager – Midlands/North - Contract Catering - £55,000p/a
Benefits
Sales and performance related bonus
Company car/allowance
Company benefits, private healthcare
An opportunity for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join a forward looking catering company that operates within the LEA and Academy Education sector.
Company Profile
My client is a national Education Catering Company who pride themselves as being a high quality provider within the sector, gaining recognition and awards within the industry.
Responsibilities:
Face to face meetings with Head teachers, Business Managers and School Governors
Bid writing and compilation of bids
Working with our marketing department to produce visually appealing documents
Management and oversight of all bids and team members
Monitoring bid portals
Involvement in putting together and executing bid presentations
Job Requirements
Proven experience of business development management in the education sector is preferential, although other contract catering sectors will be considered. Applicants from a strong operations or group/area management background in contract catering will also be considered, providing you have had exposure to the business development process, including tender presentations and client retention. A knowledge of the northern market is useful but not essential. Good communications skills both written and oral are essential.
Confident in face to face meetings
Ability to use initiative and work both independently as well as part of a team
Use of excel and word, as well a high standard of written English, spelling and grammar
Punctuality with work and diary keeping
Ability in motivating and managing others involved in the bid process
Full UK driving licence
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- Location:
- Branston
- Job Type:
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FullTime