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 Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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