We are always on the look out for talented individuals to join our team, in a wide range of roles.
New Business Development Manager – Oils & Fats (Bakery Ingredients Focus)
Remote working with frequent nationwide travel including monthly visits to our Banbury Head office
About Silbury:
Silbury is a leading provider of high-quality edible oils, fats, and specialty ingredients serving the food industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer success, we partner with some of the UK and Europe’s most recognized food brands.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven New Business Development Manager to join our Oils & Fats team, with a specific focus on the bakery sector. This role requires deep technical knowledge of bakery ingredients and processes, along with a proven track record in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
You’ll play a key role in expanding Silbury’s customer base, introducing innovative oils and fats solutions, and building long-term partnerships with manufacturers, NPD teams, and key decision-makers in the bakery industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive new business growth within the bakery segment, focusing on oils, fats, and related technical ingredients.
- Identify and target new customers, markets, and product opportunities.
- Act as a technical partner for clients, offering tailored solutions that address formulation challenges and performance needs in bakery applications.
- Collaborate closely with the R&D, technical, and commercial teams to support product development and go-to-market strategies.
- Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to promote Silbury’s product portfolio and capabilities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends, regulations, and innovations in bakery and oils/fats sectors.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally within oils, fats, or functional bakery ingredients.
- Technical background or qualification in food science, bakery technology, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of bakery applications, including formulations for bread, pastries, cakes, and sweet goods.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-starter with a commercial mindset and strategic approach to business growth.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Why Join Silbury?
- Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
- Be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in the oils and fats industry.
- Work with leading food manufacturers and play a key role in shaping next-generation bakery solutions.
- Opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, people-first culture.
Apply today!
For more information or to submit an application please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
