Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom 85e6c692-0fd3-4d24-bea6-c36b5e598434 Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

Are you a successful salesperson looking for a role with more responsibility? Do you have a proven history of success in field based sales or business development? Are you looking to work within a passionate family-run business that values its employees and customers in equal measure….? This position could be for you

Connect Purchasing is an established and expanding procurement consultancy, sitting within the food service marketplace. Through determination and professionalism, we build strong, long lasting relationships with businesses in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. Our clients trust in us to partner them with local, regional and national suppliers who in turn improve their business through cost savings, improved conditions and produce quality.

Due to recent growth, we are looking for experienced professionals to continue to build and nurture our client base across a variety of market sectors such as, Hospitality, Education, Leisure, and Social Care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifying, prospecting and meeting with potential new clients
  • Developing sales strategies and territory plans.
  • Gathering, analysing, and reporting market trends and information
  • Consistently achieving revenue/profit goals
  • Managing sales cycles and pipelines
  • Build and nurture long lasting relationships with suppliers at all levels
  • Identifying opportunities to increase sales with existing clients
  • Client care – before, during, and after the partnership is created

Qualifications:

A proven track record of consistently meeting sales & revenue targets along with excellent communication, negotiating and presentation skills.

Excellent self-management skills as this role requires autonomy, accountability, and responsibility.

Strong, demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Training will be provided as required.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the sales process, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of success in sales management.

NB: Please, no agencies or recruiters.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Performance Benefit
  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Interested applicants should send their CV to

  • HR Business Partner

    2 days ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Fugro Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    Job DescriptionAre you ready to be a change agent, value creator, and connector? As a Local HR Business Partner based in Wallingford or Aberdeen, you'll work on a 6-month fixed term contract / secondment to define, project manage, and execute impactful change initiatives. You'll lead the development and implementation of strategic people plans for your...

  • HR Business Partner

    6 hours ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Fugro Full time

    Are you ready to be a change agent, value creator, and connector? As a Local HR Business Partner based in Wallingford, you'll work on a 6-month fixed term contract to define, project manage, and execute impactful change initiatives. You'll lead the development and implementation of strategic people plans for your business area(s), with value creation at the...

  • Software Developer

    2 weeks ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Jonas Software Full time £150,000 - £250,000 per year

    Job Description:Software Developer - Jonas Event Technology UKWe are seeking a Software Developer to take on an exciting role within our busy team.You will be tasked with updating and creating our events platform.You will have the opportunity to work on the full product life cycle using agile methodologies. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment,...

  • Business Support Administrator

    2 weeks ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Jonas Software Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

    Job Description:Business Support Administrator - Jonas Event Technology UKJonas Event Technology (JET) is a leading provider of event registration services and software solutions. Owned by Vesta Software, we support the trade exhibition, consumer, and conference markets with innovative technology and first-class customer service. Dataflow Events, part of the...

  • Strategy Manager

    6 days ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) Full time £48,000 - £51,300 per year

    Salary - £48,414 - £51,377Hybrid working (50/50)12-months Fixed Term AppointmentFull-time and part-time (06. FTE) applications consideredClosing date for applications, 01 December 2025. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.We are looking for a strategically minded and...

  • Strategy Delivery Manager

    6 days ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Full time £60,000 - £70,000 per year

    Salary - £48,414 - £51,377Hybrid working (50/50)12-months Fixed Term AppointmentFull-time and part-time (06. FTE) applications consideredClosing date for applications, 01 December 2025. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.We are looking for a strategically minded and...

  • Senior Ecommerce Manager

    4 days ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Valeo Foods UK Full time £25,000 - £75,000 per year

    Company DescriptionAt Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.But that's not all, our...

  • Account Manager

    2 days ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom AO Recruitment Full time £35,000 - £60,000 per year

    Job: Account ManagerLocation: Onsite, OxfordshireSalary: upto £35,000 + CommissionAM Talent is working with a dynamic end-to-end property platform, renowned for providing estate agents across the UK and Ireland with an extensive suite of prop tech accessible by estate agencies & similarly aligned businesses. As they continue to expand, we are actively...

  • Information Security Manager

    1 week ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

    Your New Opportunity:A leading independent research organisation is seeking an Information Security Manager to join its cross-functional IT team. This is a unique chance to shape the security landscape of an organisation whose work supports scientific discovery and environmental insight across the UK and beyond.Your Role:In this hands-on leadership position,...

  • National Account Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Valeo Foods UK Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

    Company DescriptionAt Valeo Foods UK, we're the creative force behind an array of beloved brands spanning indulgence, innovation, and tradition. From the iconic crunch of Kettle Crisps to the pure sweetness of Rowse Honey, and the rich heritage of Matthew Walker puddings, our portfolio reflects our commitment to quality and diversity.But that's not all –...