National Account and 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.

• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

• 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.