Current Openings

Business Development Manager

Location: Reading, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,500 -£55,500 per annum

Role Overview

GARAM – Indian Street Food is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Officer to lead strategic growth initiatives, expand revenue streams, and develop long-term commercial partnerships across Berkshire and surrounding regions.

This role is focused on sales strategy, account management, market expansion, and commercial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new catering contracts, corporate accounts, and event partnerships

• Develop and implement structured sales strategies to increase turnover

• Build and manage key client relationships and long-term commercial accounts

• Conduct market research to identify expansion opportunities

• Prepare revenue forecasts, commercial proposals, and business plans

• Negotiate commercial agreements and pricing structures

• Monitor competitor activity and industry trends

• Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and industry meetings

• Support strategic planning for multi-location or event-based expansion

• Track sales performance metrics and prepare management reports

Essential Requirements

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation capability

• Experience preparing proposals, forecasts, and strategic plans

• Ability to manage client relationships at a professional level

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools

Desirable

• Experience within the hospitality or food service sector

• Experience securing local authority or corporate catering contracts

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with Skilled Worker threshold

• Opportunity to play a key role in company growth

• Long-term development within an expanding brand