Are you looking for a new challenge and an exciting opportunity to build a career in sales and business development? Do you have experience in hospitality, retail, or another customer-focused industry and want to use your people skills in a new way? If you thrive on building relationships, have a resilient mindset, and enjoy meeting new people, then this role is for you!

We are looking for a New Business Development Consultant to join our team—a dynamic role where you’ll be responsible for developing new customer relationships, raising brand awareness, and driving business growth. Whether you’re stepping into sales for the first time or looking to make a role your own, this is your chance to grow and succeed in a supportive environment.

The role would involve office and field based work, a driving licence and use of your own car is essential.

Responsibilities

Proactively develop and maintain strong relationships with both existing and new customers within the wholesale department, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.

Conduct outbound sales outreach through a combination of telephone, email, and in-person visits to generate leads, nurture prospects, and convert them into loyal customers.

Support the wholesale department by processing orders, inputting data accurately, and ensuring a smooth and efficient order management process.

Research and identify new business opportunities, including emerging markets, strategic partnerships, and untapped customer segments, to drive revenue growth.

Represent the company at networking and industry events, trade shows, and exhibitions to increase brand visibility and build valuable connections.

Assist in planning, organizing, and hosting corporate hospitality events to engage potential and existing clients, strengthening relationships and showcasing the company’s offerings.

Stay informed about market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to provide insights and recommendations that contribute to business growth.

Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure a seamless customer experience and align business development strategies with company goals

Desirable Experience

Understanding and Experience within the Hospitality/Catering Sector – Knowledge of the industry, including key trends, customer needs, and supply chains, with experience in hospitality or catering being a strong advantage

Sales & Business Development Knowledge – A solid understanding of sales and business development principles though not essential, direct experience in a similar role would be highly desirable

Relationship Management & Client Acquisition – Experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a focus on long-term growth and repeat business. This can be from a existing sales role, or another customer facing environment where you have shown the ability to develop and grow a business relationship.

Outbound Sales & Lead Generation – Some previous experience in cold calling, email outreach, and face-to-face sales meetings to generate leads would be desirable, but not essential.

Market Research & Competitor Analysis – Ability to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and provide insights to inform business strategy.

CRM & Sales Tools Proficiency – Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and other sales tools to track leads, opportunities, and sales performance.

Networking & Industry Engagement – Experience attending trade shows, networking events, or industry conferences to expand professional connections and enhance brand visibility.

Negotiation & Closing Skills – A background in negotiating terms, pricing, and contracts to secure profitable deals while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Corporate Event Management – Exposure to planning or assisting with corporate hospitality events to engage potential and existing clients.

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Ability to work closely with internal teams such as marketing, operations, and customer service to align sales efforts with business goals.

Experience in a Fast-Paced, Target-Driven Environment – Comfortable working to ambitious sales targets and KPIs, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic and growing company.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.
• 37.5 hours a week
• 20 Days holiday excluding bank holidays with increases in holiday entitlement after time served

Please send your CV and covering letter FAO Mike Gascoyne to sales@nvcs.co.uk