Client Development Manager

Introduction: Cater Care are seeking an entrepreneurial Client Development Manager to drive our Childcare catering and Texture Modified Food Business. Description: As a self-starter, with an entrepreneurial mindset, you will be excited by the opportunity to join Cater Care as a Client Development Manager as we seek to expand and build upon the great work we are already doing in the childcare catering and texture modified food arena. This is a brand new role, unique to our business, and gives you the perfect opportunity to shape your career within one of the countrys leading contract catering companies. Role responsibilities: Create and further develop strong professional relationships with our existing clients to preserve retention Identify and pursue new business opportunities in key target markets Collaborate closely with the marketing team to align strategies and campaigns to generate opportunities Identify and attend networking events to explore previously untapped market opportunities, maximising new client acquisition Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospects Monitor and act upon changing industry trends and competitor activities Skills and Experiences: Desired skills and experience: Proven experience in sales or business development in both a B2B and B2C environment, highly advantageous Previous experience or exposure to food services and products Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-starting approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities and drive initiatives through to fruition Passion for innovation, with a willingness to adapt to new tools and platforms Whats in it for me? Competitive salary with salary sacrifice options available Excellent career prospects within a fast-paced growing company Structured leadership development program A suite of exclusive discounts across major companies Who we are: Cater Care is a contract catering service provider that is 100% Australian owned and operated. A leading organisation across multiple sectors (Aged care, Education, Retirement, Retail and Remote services). Through our values of Care, Pride and Community, we pride ourselves on diversity, work/life balance, providing excellent career opportunities to our employees. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people to consider a career with us. To apply: Please click “Apply for this job”. If your work history aligns with our selection criteria, one of our recruitment coordinators will shortly be in touch. Please, no agencies.