The Customer Development Manager will join a highly passionate business and team to help them realise their ambitious growth plan. Already an established drinks brand, now ready to expand into Foodservice, HORECA to Away from Home, you’ll be instrumental in unlocking new business opportunities.
Client Details
A hugely successful 3rd generation family owned food manufacturer across several categories, prominent within foodservices across the world. Prides themselves on innovation, understanding food trends, working and exploring NPD with their Foodservice partners.
Description
Purpose of the Role
You’ll own a portfolio of Retail and Foodservice customers and build long term, trusted partnerships that drive growth for both sides. This is a hands on, commercially focused role where you’ll create your own business plan, shape customer strategy, and deliver against KPIs across revenue, margin, distribution, and share.
You’ll operate with autonomy, but never alone. You’ll be surrounded by a supportive, collaborative team all pulling in the same direction.


Role Principles
Customer Growth & Strategy
Relationship Building
Commercial Delivery
Internal Collaboration
Execution Excellence


This is an exciting and entrepreurial opportunity for a Customer Development Manager looking to be part of and key contributor to a business, team and brand growth journey!
Profile
Ideal for a Customer Development Manager who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment - brings energy, curiosity, resilience, and a natural instinct for building relationships. You’ll want to be part of a growth journey and a genuine love of getting in front of customers, meeting stakeholders across Foodservice, HORECA, Away from Home through to Leisure and Travel.


* A naturally engaging, confident communicator who builds relationships with ease
* Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems
* Strong commercial instincts with some experience in sales, account management, or customer facing roles
* Comfortable using data and insights to build a compelling story
* Strong negotiator with the ability to positively influence outcomes


FMCG / Foodservice experience desirable, but if you feel the above fits your skillset and ambition, please also apply!
Job Offer
*Competitive base + car allowance
*Hybrid working pattern - must be able to access Hampshire 2-3 days per week
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take on a rewarding role.
Interested? Please apply!