Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Job ref: BDM0426 | Job type: Permanent
Location: Magherafelt
Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Closing date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 17:00

Job summary

Business Development Manager
Be part of the next chapter in a proudly independent, award-winning bakery business.
Genesis Bakery is excited to introduce a brand-new role within our growing Sales team Business Development Manager. This is a rare opportunity to shape and drive our commercial growth across Ireland, expanding our footprint with major retailers, foodservice providers, and wholesale partners.
If youre a commercially astute relationship builder who thrives on winning new business, developing strategic accounts, and turning great products into great partnerships, wed love to hear from you.
About Genesis Bakery
Founded in 1968, Genesis Bakery has been crafting high-quality, artisanal baked goods for over 50 years. With an annual turnover in excess of £20m and a workforce of 200+ colleagues, we supply more than 500 stores across Northern Ireland and proudly produce bread and cake ranges for some of the UKs largest and most prestigious retailers.
Now, were ready to accelerate our growth across Ireland and this role will be central to that journey.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will take full ownership of driving profitable growth across the ROI bakery market, balancing new business acquisition with the development of existing national and regional accounts.
You will act as a key commercial ambassador for Genesis Bakery, working closely with customers and internal teams to deliver commercially viable, high-quality bakery solutions.
About You
Youll be a commercially driven sales professional with a strong track record of success in FMCG, food manufacturing, or bakery (or a closely related sector).
Youll bring:

• Proven experience in business development and account management within food manufacturing.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to deliver profitable growth
• A strategic mindset, balanced with a hands-on, results-focused approach
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• The confidence to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• A passion for high-quality food products and sustainable business practices

Why Join Genesis Bakery?

• A newly created role with real autonomy and influence
• The opportunity to shape and grow a key market for a respected, independent bakery brand
• A supportive, collaborative culture with strong leadership engagement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to make a genuine commercial impact in a growing business with ambitious plans

Ready to grow with us?

If youre excited by the opportunity to lead expansion in a thriving bakery business with heritage, quality, and ambition at its core, wed love to hear from you.

Genesis Bakery is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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