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Business Development Manager

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Deliveroo

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong negotiation skills, commercial knowledge of food delivery, a passion for food, a tenacious attitude, and fluency in a second language.
  • You will prospect and onboard new restaurants, ensuring their success; communicate with them, sample food, and attend meet-ups to enhance partnerships and knowledge of the local scene.

Requirements

  • Be comfortable with targeting new business and hunting out hidden gems within London.
  • Experienced negotiator and able to structure win-win deals for restaurants and for Deliveroo.
  • Commercially knowledgeable who understands the economics of food delivery - for restaurants and Deliveroo.
  • Be able to demonstrate product and industry knowledge to clients.
  • Take ownership and work within demanding targets.
  • Have an interest in food and restaurants.
  • Be tenacious and motivated.
  • Be fluent in at least one other language; Korean, Thai, Arabic, Vietnamese, Malay, Japanese, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, or another language.

Responsibilities

  • Map, prospect, pitch and close new restaurants across your region in a very organised fashion. This means being a city level expert including knowing the up and coming restaurants and which restaurants customers crave most.
  • Communicate (physical visits, emails, calls, and social media) with restaurants to demonstrate Deliveroo technology.
  • Oversee the restaurant onboarding process to ensure it is as quick, efficient and seamless as possible.
  • Ensure restaurant success within the first eight weeks from signing.
  • Sample food from a variety of high quality establishments.
  • Attend restaurants and food meet ups.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Business Development Manager?

The main responsibility is to sign up new restaurant partners in the Core London region, improving Deliveroo's proposition for customers and driving fast growth.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include the ability to target new business, experience in negotiation, commercial knowledge of food delivery economics, ownership of targets, and an interest in food and restaurants.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this position?

The KPIs include the number of restaurants activated each month and the performance of activated restaurants during their first three months.

Is experience in the food industry necessary for this role?

While not explicitly required, having an interest in food and restaurants is essential for success in this role.

What support does Deliveroo provide for employee welfare?

Deliveroo prioritizes employee welfare by offering various benefits in health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth, time away, and relocation.

Is fluency in additional languages beneficial for this position?

Yes, being fluent in at least one other language such as Korean, Thai, Arabic, Vietnamese, Malay, Japanese, Hindi, Urdu, or Punjabi is considered a nice-to-have.

How does Deliveroo view diversity in the workplace?

Deliveroo believes in creating a diverse workplace that represents the world we live in and values individuality without judgment on factors such as gender, race, sexuality, or religion.

Will I need to attend restaurants and food meet-ups?

Yes, attending restaurants and food meet-ups is part of the role to build relationships and stay knowledgeable about local offerings.

Do I need to have prior experience as a Business Development Manager?

While specific prior experience is not mentioned, having a commercially experienced background is essential for this role to succeed in building relationships with restaurant partners.

What kind of team environment can I expect at Deliveroo?

You can expect to work within a small, fast-moving team that values autonomy, ownership, and welcomes new ideas to make a large impact in the business.

We’re a food company, aiming to be the food company. Fancy joining that mission?

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Deliveroo is an online food delivery platform that connects customers with a wide range of restaurants and food establishments. Through their website and mobile app, customers can browse menus, place orders, and have their favourite meals delivered directly to their doorstep. Deliveroo's ultimate mission is to provide convenient and efficient food delivery services, giving customers access to a diverse selection of cuisines from local restaurants. Their purpose is to support restaurants and food vendors by expanding their reach and customer base, enabling them to thrive in the digital age and compete in the increasingly competitive food delivery market. Deliveroo aims to enhance the overall dining experience for customers while helping restaurant partners grow their business and adapt to evolving consumer preferences.

Culture & Values

  • Live and Breathe our Marketplace

  • Play to Win

  • Celebrate Difference

  • Champion Big and Small Innovations

  • Obsess about Operational Excellence

  • Be Curious and Intellectually Honest