Business Development Manager

Are you a driven, commercially minded sales professional looking to take the next step in your career?

Aramark UK is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to build our new business pipeline, lead tender processes, and secure high‑value opportunities across multiple sectors of our UK business.

This is an exciting and fast‑paced role as part of a growing. You’ll play a key part in shaping our sales success — creating new opportunities, leading bids, influencing stakeholders, and winning new contracts that support our long‑term growth.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary + package
• Remote permanent role will UK wide travel
• Generous annual leave increasing with service, plus the ability to buy extra
• Life assurance & pension scheme
• Access to a benefits platform offering retail discounts, wellbeing support, online GP appointments, cycle‑to‑work, financial guidance, and more
• FOOD! Opportunities to experience the culinary talent across our business

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities through structured tender and proposal processes.
• Proactively build a strong food services pipeline via in‑person and phone outreach.
• Map target accounts and nurture relationships with key decision makers.
• Prioritise high‑value opportunities based on defined criteria such as revenue potential and geography.
• Own the full sales cycle, collaborating with subject matter experts from lead creation to contract sign‑off.
• Lead proposal and bid development, coordinating contributors and ensuring alignment across teams.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to create commercially viable solutions and maintain internal alignment.
• Ensure governance and accuracy, including up‑to‑date Salesforce records, compliant processes, and tailored proposal content.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in contract catering — either in business development or an operational/support role within the sector.
• Results‑driven with strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and resilient.
• Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and presentation.
• Confident influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.