Business Development Manager

Lake Champlain Chamber

Business Development Manager combining commercial success with public impact for Lancashire's Schools Catering Service. Identifying business opportunities and driving sustainable growth.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timePreston • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £46,142 - £51,356 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identifying and securing new business opportunities while developing strategic partnerships to drive sustainable income growth. Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and influence future growth plans in a competitive marketplace.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business GrowthCustomer Relationship DevelopmentCommercial Opportunity IdentificationStakeholder PresentationNew Business Development

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Soft Skills

CollaborationEnthusiasm for Customer Outcomes

Industry Keywords

Schools Catering ServiceStrategic PartnershipsCustomer RetentionCommercial ApproachCompetitive Marketplace

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Developing strategic partnerships.
Supporting customer retention.
Driving sustainable income growth across the Schools Catering Service.
Collaborating closely with senior leaders, schools, academies and trusts.
Shaping the commercial approach and influencing future growth plans.
Ensuring Lancashire remains a provider of choice in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrate a track record of delivering business growth.
Developing strong customer relationships.
Identifying commercial opportunities.
Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
Experienced in developing opportunities and winning new business.
Enthusiastic about delivering excellent customer outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service.
You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.