Join us as our new Senior Business Development Manager and play a key role in delivering our Global QuornPro strategy through long‑term customer partnerships, strategic growth initiatives and exceptional commercial execution.
What You'll Be Responsible For
In this role, you’ll lead strategic relationships with global QSR and High Street customers, owning customer strategies end‑to‑end and unlocking major multi‑market growth opportunities. You’ll proactively manage and expand existing accounts while securing new business wins that deliver against budgeted sales, spend and profit targets across the QuornPro portfolio.
You’ll hold P&L accountability for key global customers, leading complex negotiations, long‑term agreements and customer planning cycles. Working closely with cross‑functional partners including Culinary, Marketing, Innovation, Route to Market, Finance and Supply Chain you’ll integrate NPD into customer plans, shape compelling menu solutions, and ensure best‑in‑class commercial execution across markets.
You’ll also act as a role model within the team, supporting and upskilling Business Development Managers and championing a high‑performing, collaborative culture across the QuornPro business unit.
This position will be based remotely with travel across the UK and occasional EU travel as required.
What Experience You'll Need To Have
Passion for all things within the foodservice channel, along with a demonstrable background of managing strategic commercial relationships with QSR & Casual Dining groups
Proven ability to establish strategic influence early and build crediibility with senior level stakeholders whilst rapidly translating business unit strategy and commercial priorities into effective customer execution
Excellent commercial acumen, numeracy and presentation skills
Ability to travel UK wide and across EU when required
Full UK Driving License
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The Recruitment Process
Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful and applications will close. Our process will involve:
1st Stage - 45 minute - 1 hour Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Business Unit Controller & Resourcing Partner
2nd Stage - in-person interview and task with key stakeholders from our Foodservice team
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What You'll Get In Return
A Competitive Salary
Company Car
Enrollment into our Company Bonus Scheme
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions)
Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.
At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.
It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.
We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’.
Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.
Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.
We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.