Business Development Manager - Food Ingredients\n\nLocation: Slough, Berkshire\n Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits\n Contract: Full-time, Permanent\n\nA leading European manufacturer of specialist sugar products for the food and beverage industry is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager. Operating from a modern production facility in Slough, the company supplies high-quality ingredients to major FMCG brands across the UK and Europe, ensuring consistency, reliability, and innovation.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a strategic position focused on driving growth through new business acquisition, managing key accounts, and building long-term partnerships with leading food manufacturers and brand owners.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nIdentify and secure new business opportunities across the UK and European markets.\nManage and develop existing accounts, ensuring exceptional service and customer retention.\nCreate tailored proposals, pricing strategies, and product recommendations to meet client needs.\nCollaborate with internal teams (production, logistics, quality, finance) to deliver seamless solutions.\nConduct market analysis, monitor competitor activity, and identify emerging trends.\nRepresent the company at industry exhibitions, trade shows, and client meetings.\nMaintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and performance reports.What We're Looking For\n\nMinimum 5 years' experience in B2B sales within food ingredients or FMCG.\nStrong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.\nOutstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.\nSelf-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.\nProficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Excel.\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe.Desirable:\n\nExperience managing multinational or multi-site accounts.\nKnowledge of food manufacturing processes and ingredient supply chains