National Account & Business Development Manager

National Account & Business Development Manager

Barking

£45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Monday – Friday, 45 hours per week

Join the growth journey at Davin Foods

At Davin Foods, we’re passionate about fresh, high-quality prepared produce and value-added food solutions. We proudly supply some of the UK’s most exciting hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, travel and catering businesses — and we’re entering an exciting new phase of commercial growth.

We’re looking for a confident, relationship-driven National Account & Business Development Manager to help us grow our presence across the country and build long-term partnerships with leading chefs, venues and foodservice operators.

If you love building relationships, winning new business and making a real commercial impact — we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

This is a true dual-role opportunity combining national account management with new business development.

Grow and nurture key accounts

• Build strong, trusted relationships with national foodservice groups and hospitality operators
• Deliver annual growth plans aligned with company targets
• Run monthly business reviews and weekly performance reporting
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell our product range
• Support pricing, tenders and contract renewals

Win new business

• Identify and secure new national and regional customers
• Build a strong pipeline across hospitality, stadia, education, healthcare, travel and leisure
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract award
• Create strategic entry plans for high-value target groups
• Represent us at industry events and exhibitions
• Contribute to growth strategies and forecasting

How success will be measured

You’ll play a key role in driving our commercial performance through:

• Revenue growth (new and existing customers)
• Strong gross margins
• New business wins and account retention
• Pipeline value and conversion
• Tender success rate

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who is commercially driven, confident and relationship-focused:

• Proven success in National Account Management within foodservice or FMCG
• A track record of winning new business
• Experience supplying contract caterers or hospitality groups
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of the foodservice industry

What you’ll get in return

We believe in rewarding our people and supporting long-term careers:

• Annual pay reviews.
• Car allowance.
• Bonus Scheme.
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays. (Increasing up to 33 days with length of service).
• Free onsite parking.
• Health Care Cash Plan membership.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Retail Discount Membership.
• Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.

Davin Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.