Name: CAN-24966 | Business Development Manager
Location: Wicklow
Salary Expectation: 75,000
Notice Period: 4+ Weeks Notice
Role Type: Permanent
Candidate Snapshot
Years of Experience: 20+ Years
Highest Qualification: Diploma
Field of Study: Hospitality Management, Food Production & Culinary Arts, Commercial Property Practice
Transport: Full Clean Driving Licence and Own Transport
Recent Experience
Most Recent Role: Business Development Manager
Previous Role: National Culinary Manager
Industry Exposure: Foodservice, Hospitality, Catering, Events Management, Food Manufacturing, Commercial Property, Property Services, Retail Food Operations
Business Type: Food Product Development, Commercial Operations, Business Development, Foodservice Distribution, Hospitality Management, Catering Operations, Commercial Property Brokerage, Client Relationship Management, Sales & Account Management
Role Preferences
Roles Sought: Foodservice Development Manager, Business Development Manager, Commercial Manager, National Account Manager
Work Type: Permanent
Key Skills
Business Development, Commercial Management, Foodservice Operations, Culinary Product Development, New Product Development (NPD), Recipe Development, Menu Innovation, Strategic Account Management, Key Account Management, Client Relationship Management, Commercial Negotiations, Sales Development, Foodservice Distribution, Product Demonstrations, Trade Shows, Hospitality Management, Catering Operations, Event Management, Business Ownership, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Budget Management, Revenue Generation, Team Leadership, Staff Training, Operational Management, Supplier Relationships, Quality Control, Product Testing, Tasting Panels, Foodservice Marketing, Brand Development, Commercial Property Sales, Commercial Leasing, Property Negotiations, Stakeholder Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Consultant Insight
Commercially experienced foodservice, hospitality and business development professional with over 20 years’ experience spanning culinary innovation, commercial operations, business ownership and property services. Currently working in food product development, creating tailored menu solutions, managing product testing and supporting client engagement across Ireland and the UK. Previously established and managed a successful catering and events business for over a decade, overseeing 10 permanent employees and up to 100 part-time staff, demonstrating strong operational leadership, financial management and commercial decision-making. Additional experience includes national foodservice account management, product development for major restaurant chains and over 70 commercial property transactions, highlighting considerable sales, negotiation and relationship-building capabilities. Holds diplomas in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts, alongside a professional property practice qualification. Particularly well suited to Foodservice Business Development, Commercial Management, National Account Management, Culinary Development or Hospitality Operations positions requiring a combination of technical industry knowledge, commercial awareness and hands-on management experience.