National Account & Business Development Manager

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barking

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-04-2026

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