Title:  Business Development Graduate

Job Description

Are you an ambitious graduate with a passion for sales, strategy, and building relationships?
Looking to kick‑start your career with a global organisation where you can learn, grow, and make an impact from day one?

Aramark UK has an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join use on a graduate scheme as Business Development Manager.  You'll be part of a fast‑paced and growing team, learning how to identify opportunities, influence stakeholders, and support the growth of our food services operations across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, structured training, and exposure to high‑value projects — giving you all the tools you need to build a successful career in business development.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary + full benefits package
• Remote role with UK‑wide travel
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to buy additional days
• Life assurance & pension scheme
• Access to a comprehensive benefits platform — retail discounts, wellbeing support, online GP, cycle‑to‑work, financial guidance, and more
• FOOD! Opportunities to experience culinary excellence across our business
• Training, mentorship, and career development pathways

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities, supporting tender and proposal processes.
• Build a strong new‑business pipeline through proactive outreach and research.
• Map and understand target client accounts, building relationships with decision makers.
• Evaluate opportunities based on revenue potential, geography, and strategic fit.
• Support the full sales cycle from opportunity creation to contract signing, working alongside experienced subject matter experts.
• Contribute to proposal and bid development, coordinating input from internal teams.
• Work closely with Finance and Operations to help shape commercially viable solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM (Salesforce) records, ensuring full visibility of pipeline activity.
• Ensure compliance, accuracy, and professionalism in everything you deliver.

Key Requirements:

You don’t need years of experience — we’ll teach you the rest.
We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Passionate about sales, business development, or the food services industry
• Commercially aware and results‑driven
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and resilient
• Strong communicators — verbally, in writing, and in presentations
• Comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools

A background, degree, or interest in hospitality, food services, business management, or related fields is a bonus — but not essential.

About Aramark

Aramark UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to succeed. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.

We ensure an accessible recruitment process, with reasonable adjustments available at every stage. If you require accommodations, please contact our recruitment team at careers@aramark.co.uk.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.