Restaurant Associates Location: UK-wide (mobile role) About Restaurant Associates Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! The Role As Business Development Director, you will lead high-value new business opportunities across the Restaurant Associates sector. You will own the full sales lifecycle, from early client engagement and bid strategy through to contract award and mobilisation handover. You will:

Deliver new business revenue targets Identify, qualify and convert new opportunities Build and manage a strong sales pipeline Lead complex, multi-million-pound bids Develop compelling value propositions and presentations Negotiate commercial terms to secure profitable contracts Build senior client relationships and position RA as a strategic partner Work closely with Operations, Finance and Marketing teams Represent the business at industry events and client forums Maintain accurate pipeline and CRM reporting

What You Will Bring Experience:

Proven success winning complex B&I or premium hospitality contracts Experience leading large, strategic bid processes Background in contract catering, workplace hospitality or food-led environments Exposure to global or high-profile corporate clients Strong commercial and governance awareness

Skills & Attributes:

Strategic and commercially astute Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Confident presenter and negotiator Results-driven with a strong growth mindset Proactive, resilient and adaptable Passionate about premium food and hospitality

Why Join Us Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK’s leading food and support services provider, working with some of the most recognisable brands and destinations in the country. When you join Compass, you’re joining a business that genuinely invests in its people. You’ll have access to excellent training, clear career development opportunities and the chance to grow your career within a large, successful organisation – whether that’s moving into senior leadership roles or exploring opportunities across different parts of the business. With ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on quality, innovation and inclusion, Compass offers a supportive environment where high performers can make a real impact while working on exciting, high-profile client accounts. We offer a competitive salary and commission package, alongside a comprehensive benefits offering. #J-18808-Ljbffr