Business Development Manager - London
3 days ago
City of London
ABOUT US Chef Works is the only truly global hospitality uniform company, manufacturing and distributing across 90+ countries. As chefs travel the world, the reputations of Chef Works and Bragard travel with them — built on quality design, consistency, and outstanding customer service. Rooted in the kitchen and evolving to Front of House, we focus on fit-for-purpose uniforms that are stylish, comfortable and durable, with the breadth of range to outfit every hospitality professional. We LOVE hospitality! THE CANDIDATE You have a broad view of the industry, are motivated by results and thrive in a collaborative, creative environment. • A background in sales or operations within, the hospitality industry is key., • A well-developed network of chefs, F&B managers, owners, operators and procurement personnel., • Chef Works is a young, fresh brand with Bragard offering the epitome of French tradition and exquisitely designed uniforms, • This BDM role requires an energetic, passionate, and self-motivated person, • Must be an organised, detail driven, good communicator, • IT literate and adept at compliant social media and CRM, • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities, • Problem solving and analytical skills TOGETHER We are a growing dynamic team who work with the latest technology alongside old-school customer relationships to share and grow the Chef Works and BRAGARD culinary and hospitality uniform collections across the UK and Ireland. JOB DESCRIPTION • Identify new sales opportunities in your designated region to meet/exceed targets set by senior management., • Work closely with colleagues to develop introductions and referrals across the UK., • Attend customer site visits or host customers at the Chef Works & Bragard UK showroom in London to deliver presentations., • Work with customers to develop appropriate uniform solutions from the Chef Works, Bragard and third-party collections., • Develop key customer relationships (influencers and decision makers) across all target sectors., • Work closely with Marketing to identify and share potential influencers., • Populate and regularly update CRM on live opportunities and leads. Ongoing management of CRM is mandatory., • Manage existing distributors in given region, identifying and developing new distributors where requested., • Deliver ongoing training and support to distributor sales teams., • Where Chef Works Europe signs a Global or National contract, manage associated locations within your region., • Report on competitor strategy and activity., • Attend trade exhibitions and networking events as required by Marketing., • Report and communicate accurately and on time., • The sales role will require travel with occasional early starts and late finishes., • Uphold the Chef Works core values and represent the Chef Works and Bragard brands appropriately at all times. WHY CHEF WORKS? • Competitive market salary (dependent on experience) reviewed annually., • Commissions paid monthly, based on agreed performance., • Up to 5% employee pension contribution matched by Chef Works., • Company Car (hybrid or fully electric)., • Annual wellbeing contribution., • 21 days holiday plus public holidays., • Laptop, mobile phone, company credit card. REPORTING This role will report directly to the UK Commercial Director of Chef Works Europe Ltd. Commencing with a 3-month probation period. LOCATION A combination of working across North London, the London showroom and occasionally from home or across the UK. THINK WE ARE A MATCH? Forward your CV and cover letter via the following methods: • Private message on our social platforms, • Deadline for applications 13th March 2026, • First interviews on Team’s. Chef Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No agencies, thank you.