Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager - Premium Japanese Food Importer

About Us

SushiSushi is an 18-year-old Japanese food importer supplying Michelin-starred restaurants, premium hotels, and distributors across the UK, with growing e-commerce and Amazon channels.

We’re a small, high-trust team preparing for the next stage of growth, including supermarket retail. Operations are solid, demand is strong - scaling revenue now requires strategic business development.

The role

• Identify and develop new market opportunities and client segments
• Build strategic partnerships with high-value accounts
• Expand our presence in premium food service and hospitality
• Own the full cycle: research, outreach, negotiation, onboarding
• Daily CRM discipline and concise reporting

You have

• Proven B2B business development experience
• Strategic thinking with strong execution skills
• CRM fluency — pipeline management is second nature
• Self-starter with commercial instincts
• Drive for performance-based earnings

Desirable:

• Food service, hospitality, or premium product sector experience
• Established network in restaurants / catering / wholesale
• Distribution or Amazon Vendor Central experience

Compensation

Base: £30–35k

Commission:

• 10% GP on new business (first 12 months)
• 5% on account growth (Year 2+)
• Threshold: £7k monthly GP (once hit, applies to all profit that month)

OTE Year 1: £50–56k

Top performers: £65k+

Uncapped

What you get

• Clear path to Head of Business Development for the right person
• Work with Michelin-level clients and exceptional products

Non-negotiables

✅ Office-based in Sheffield (no remote)

✅ Daily CRM discipline

✅ Process-driven approach

Join our team now!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English