EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Baking: Proven experience as a baker, pastry chef, or in a similar culinary role.
• Business Acumen: Strong background in business development, sales, or marketing.
• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to develop new recipes and adapt to food trends.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Project Management: Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges in product development, sales negotiations, and market competition effectively.
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in sales or business development within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven team working ability
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Highly organised with an inquisitive mind
• Proficient IT and presentation Skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative, pro-active, have the ability to “think outside the box” and accept or create new ideas.
• Be able identify opportunities and exhibit high energy and a willingness to be involved.

AND NOW, LET US TALK ABOUT WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

Like every employer, legally, we require to check and confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks that we need to complete before you can start with us. In addition to the above, we will also collect satisfactory employment references

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting into the Food Applications Manager, the Business Development Baker is responsible for creating innovative baked products while identifying new business opportunities, developing partnerships, and driving growth in the bakery sector.
The BDB will provide and manage a complete bakery service for the company, offering strategic direction aligned with current and emerging market conditions. This role involves supporting the future-proofing of core business operations by anticipating market trends and consumer habits.
They will act as a key advisor to the product design team, contributing to critical projects and business initiatives. Responsibilities also include conducting Cost-in-Use analyses, functional bench marking of bakery designs, and serving as the main liaison between Glenbervie operations and our commercial teams or customers.
Additionally, the role will involve managing or assisting in the delivery of agreed development projects and assignments.
The role requires expertise not only in baking but also market research, client engagement, and strategic planning.
The role can be based at either our Glenbervie site or our Midlands customer center in Coventry, the successful candidate will be required to work between both locations and have the ability to travel away from home inclusive of overnight stays during the working week as required.