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Job Title: Business Development Director – Food (Corporate Services)

Location: No Fixed Location - Must be able to commute to London

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About The Role:

You will be responsible for developing a strategic, multi-year growth pipeline with food as a central service offering. By building strong relationships and creating a network of influence within target client groups, you will support our ambitious growth agenda and enhance our reputation as a trusted partner.

Key Skills And Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of food market trends and client-focused service offers.
• Proven track record in business development and sales strategy within complex, service-led organisations.
• Experience of operating at senior leadership level, ideally within Corporate, Financial, or Professional Services environments.
• Strong understanding of private sector tendering, commissioning, and procurement processes.
• Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop commercially viable, innovative service solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience required; relevant qualifications in Business, Hospitality, or related fields are highly desirable.
• Sales or bid management certifications (APMP) advantageous.

About You:

You will be a strategic, commercially minded individual with a proven ability to lead high-value business development initiatives in the food or related sectors. You bring credibility, creativity, and strong relationship-building skills to every interaction.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of food market trends and solutions.
• Strong track record in business development and sales leadership, ideally in a corporate services environment.
• Proven experience working with senior stakeholders within Financial or Professional Services sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing complex bids and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with internal and external partners.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to craft bespoke, scalable solutions.

Why Join Sodexo?

We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment where innovation and ambition are encouraged. As part of a global organisation, you will have access to world-class resources, industry-leading practices, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.