Business Development Manager (Catering)

Job description / Role

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities in the B2B catering sector. The role focuses on building strong relationships with potential clients, generating leads, negotiating contracts, and driving business growth. The BDM works closely with the operations, sales, and marketing teams to develop proposals that meet client needs and expand the company’s market presence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Additional certifications in business development, sales, or marketing are beneficial.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of the B2B catering market, including key players, industry trends, and client needs.
• Knowledge of pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and revenue management.
• Familiarity with the legal, regulatory, and financial aspects of the catering business.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities in the B2B catering sector. The role focuses on building strong relationships with potential clients, generating leads, negotiating contracts, and driving business growth. The BDM works closely with the operations, sales, and marketing teams to develop proposals that meet client needs and expand the company’s market presence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Additional certifications in business development, sales, or marketing are beneficial.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of the B2B catering market, including key players, industry trends, and client needs.
• Knowledge of pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and revenue management.
• Familiarity with the legal, regulatory, and financial aspects of the catering business.

About the Company

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are a niche Recruitment & Search Consultancy specialising in the Construction, Engineering & Finance markets throughout the EMEA region.

Across the globe through focused and insightful management of the recruitment process, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd help to source the most accomplished talent in the market for our clients.

Mr. Terry Forsyth (Manging Director) has over 18 years experience in Senior & Executive Recruitment internationally, with an unrivalled understanding of the Global recruitment process from A-Z

QS Quest Global Markets Ltd vision is to bring the best of international recruitment practices to our clients operating throughout the EMEA region.

Our specialist approach to our search process enables us to advise on the current industry trends, providing our clients with up to date market intelligence, including salary benchmarking, which will enable our clients to attract the best possible talent on the market.

Established in London, we offer multi-country recruitment & search services to our clients in the EMEA region, specialising within the Construction, Engineering & Finance Markets.

We fully understand local based recruitment is also extremely important to many clients, so with the ability to also source & attract local based talent, QS Quest Global Markets Ltd are able to offer a fully tailored recruitment & search service to our clients.