Our Story
The Savona team consists of dedicated people, who go above and beyond to support each other and put the customers at the heart of everything we do. We operate across twenty counties spanning from the Midlands, Southeast and Southwest. Our plans include providing the best and most efficient service, making maximum use of technology. In 2019 we pioneered the industry with a cutting-edge online ordering platform, enabling customers to track their deliveries – a first in UK foodservice. In short, we aim to be the friendly face of foodservice, creating long-standing relationships that make our customers smile. Our knowledge and wealth of experience go far beyond product delivery.
Your Role as a Business Development Manager
The success of Savona is due entirely to our employees. We are seeking a Business Development Manager who thrives on hunting for new business, to join our expanding field sales team; they will manage their own geographical area and be responsible primarily for bringing on new business.
What you will do as a Business Development Manager
This is a field-based role. You will be expected to manage and grow your existing customers, find and win new business within your defined geographical area. You will aim to exceed sales and margin targets, identify category gaps, set objectives, and successfully secure new sales maximising the average drop value. You will report to the Regional Sales Manager and will be supported by a designated customer service advisor.
Key responsibilities:
- Achieve sales and margin targets
- Win & retain profitable new business
- Retain and grow existing customer sales and margins
- Ensure regular customer contact to achieve outstanding customer service
- Work with internal departments and suppliers to maximise sales, margins and product knowledge
- Have a good understanding of your geographical target area to grow reputation and suggest ideas to the business
- Ensure all relevant administrative and reporting requirements are fulfilled within deadlines set
What makes a great Business Development Manager?
- You will be an excellent communicator, able to adapt your approach for different customers and remain calm under pressure
- Because you care about customers, you’ll pay attention to the details and take pride in doing a great job
- A proven track record of account management and prospecting new accounts within the foodservice sector
- Catering product knowledge and a good understanding of the leisure and hospitality industry
- Strong negotiations skills. With the ability to influence confidently across all levels
- You love working with people, whether its building great relationships with colleagues or providing amazing service to our customers
- Organised, passionate and energetic, with excellent people skills and a customer-centric approach
- PC literate (training will be given on internal systems)
- Sound commercial awareness and business acumen
You will be offered continued professional development as well as a great package including a competitive salary, bonus, company car, mobile phone, and laptop.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Generous bonus scheme
- Long service awards
- Company Pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to discounted food
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV to Amanda Macleod for an informal discussion about the role, please call her on 07761 041561.
Applications close on June 13th 2025. We reserve the right to close applications earlier than this date and we may not be able to confirm whether your application will result in an interview.
