Senior Business Development Manager - QSR

Join us as our new Senior Business Development Manager and play a key role in delivering our Global QuornPro strategy through long‑term customer partnerships, strategic growth initiatives and exceptional commercial execution.

What you'll be responsible for:

In this role, you’ll lead strategic relationships with global QSR and High Street customers, owning customer strategies end‑to‑end and unlocking major multi‑market growth opportunities. You’ll proactively manage and expand existing accounts while securing new business wins that deliver against budgeted sales, spend and profit targets across the QuornPro portfolio.

You’ll hold P&L accountability for key global customers, leading complex negotiations, long‑term agreements and customer planning cycles. Working closely with cross‑functional partners including Culinary, Marketing, Innovation, Route to Market, Finance and Supply Chain you’ll integrate NPD into customer plans, shape compelling menu solutions, and ensure best‑in‑class commercial execution across markets.

You’ll also act as a role model within the team, supporting and upskilling Business Development Managers and championing a high‑performing, collaborative culture across the QuornPro business unit.

This position will be based remotely with travel across the UK and occasional EU travel as required.

What experience you'll need to have:

- Passion for all things within the foodservice channel, along with a demonstrable background of managing strategic commercial relationships with QSR, High Street & Casual Dining groups

- Proven ability to establish strategic influence early and build crediibility with senior level stakeholders whilst rapidly translating business unit strategy and commercial priorities into effective customer execution

- Excellent commercial acumen, numeracy and presentation skills

- Ability to travel UK wide and across EU when required

- Full UK Driving License

- A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

The recruitment process:

Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful and applications will close. Our process will involve:

1st Stage - 45 minute - 1 hour Microsoft Teams introductory call with our Business Unit Controller & Resourcing Partner

2nd Stage - in-person interview and task with key stakeholders from our Foodservice team

If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.

What you'll get in return:

- A Competitive Salary
- Company Car
- Enrolment into our Company Bonus Scheme
- Matched pension scheme & life assurance Cover
- Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing)
- Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance
- Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!

To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us

Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food.

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.

We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best.

We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.

Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here - it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together.

All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age.

Recruitment Agencies

Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.

We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.