Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive – Catering & Corporate Sales

Aromi is an independent Sicilian café, bakery and pizzeria offering authentic Italian food and drink based on family recipes dating back to 1957. Our mission is to create exceptional customer experiences through warm hospitality, artisan products and an unwavering commitment to quality.

As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for growing Aromi's catering and corporate business while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all catering enquiries received via email, telephone, website and in-store teams.
• Coordinate catering bookings, maintaining accurate records and customer information.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Host product tastings and client meetings to promote Aromi's catering services.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive catering and corporate sales.
• Generate new sales leads through networking, research, referrals and direct outreach.
• Contact potential customers to introduce Aromi's products and services and secure new business.
• Manage key corporate accounts and Preferred Supplier Agreements.
• Prepare and issue invoices, record payments and assist with credit control activities.
• Coordinate catering deliveries with internal and external delivery partners.
• Support promotional campaigns, special offers and online delivery platform activity.
• Work closely with shop managers, kitchen teams and directors to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency.
• Assist with new product launches, events and other business development projects as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in sales, business development, catering or hospitality.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to generating new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person