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Associate Business Development Manager - Chartwells

Location: Flexible

Reports to: Head of Sales – Compass Education

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Chartwells State Schools has a brilliant opportunity for an Associate Business Development Manager focused on selling primary and secondary school catering services:

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people while driving business growth?

Join a passionate growing team that’s transforming school dining experiences across the UK. Following a successful year, we’re looking for a highly driven, people-focused individual, who has excellent communication skills for an Associate Business Development Manager role. This role is to help us expand new business and bring nutritious, delicious meals to more primary and secondary schools.

About Chartwells

At Chartwells, we are passionate about encouraging and enabling more children to make healthy choices and enjoy a nutritious school meal to get the most out of their day.

We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality, healthy food that fuels learning and growth. Our catering services go beyond the plate - we create vibrant dining environments, support local communities, and promote sustainability. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, we’re proud to be a trusted partner to schools nationwide.

What You’ll Do

As our Associate Business Development Manager, you’ll be supporting our exciting new State Schools growth strategy. You will:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the education sector, focusing on primary and secondary schools.
• Achieve sales targets, successfully building your pipeline to meet your annual target.
• Build strong working relationships with school leaders, consultants, local authorities, and stakeholders to understand their needs to tailor our offerings.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals that showcase the value and impact of our catering services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery for new clients.
• Participate in local/national networking/sales initiatives and relevant site visits.
• Track industry market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of the curve and inform strategic decisions.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who’s not just a salesperson - but a passionate advocate for better school meals. You’ll bring:

• Ideally a proven track record in business development, ideally selling to education, hospitality, or public sector services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with a hunger for success and a heart for impact.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities.
• A collaborative spirit, ready to work with the wider team to deliver exceptional results.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a driven sector that is making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and growth.
• Access professional development opportunities with clear career progression.
• Receive a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and great Compass benefits.

Ready to start your growth career and help shape the future of school catering?

Apply now and bring your energy, ideas, and ambition to a role that truly matters.