The Company:A market leader with excellent reach in the catering/foodservice disposables industry, our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Business Development Manager to join them at an exciting time of growth.As a major supplier to a wide range of customers ranging from foodservice wholesalers to hygiene and waste management companies, they have also identified further growth opportunities that are ready to be exploited, particularly within the local authorities and facilities management sectors.The Role:As a Business Development Managers (North), you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, while supporting the growth of key existing national accounts across the North of England.Working closely with internal account management teams, including the National Account Manager, you will take a proactive approach to market development, engaging distributors, end users, and key decision-makers to promote the company''s full product portfolio.In addition to new business development, a key aspect of the role involves hands-on support with national foodservice distributors through depot visits, on-site engagement, and building strong branch-level relationships to drive product awareness and sales performance.This is a field-based role with regular travel and a strong emphasis on face-to-face engagement and long-term relationship building.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute commercial strategies alongside the