Business Development Executive - London and Inner M25Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building lasting customer relationships?You will be working for a business that is a successful and growing supplier of premium food, confectionery, and gifting products, supplying a wide range of retail and foodservice customers across the UK. Owing to continued expansion, they are seeking an ambitious Business Development Executive to drive growth across London and the Inner M25 territory.This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded, self motivated individual who enjoys developing new business, managing customer relationships, and working autonomously within a high-potential territory.Covering London and the Inner M25 region, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities while also developing an existing customer base.Target customers include: Independent retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, delicatessens and speciality food retailers, garden centres, visitor attractions and tourist destinations, travel and transport retail outlets, foodservice operators.The role is heavily focused on business development, with approximately 80% of your time dedicated to generating new opportunities and 20% focused on account management and customer retention.Key Responsibilities: Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities across the territory Build and maintain strong relationships with both pros