Head of Business Development
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and TalentPool is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 67% match
- Possible 1132 (Marketing, sales and advertising directors) · 17% match
- Possible 1131 (Financial managers and directors) · 6% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears |
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors Also possible | £61,100 Clears | £69,800 Clears | £78,600 Clears | £87,300 Misses |
1131 Financial managers and directors Also possible | £52,600 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Clears | £75,100 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Head of Sales (Business Development) - HoReCa | 3 x direct reports
Premium Food | High‑Growth |
£65,000-£77,000 base + attractive bonus structure + benefits
London (Hybrid)
TalentPool are supporting a fast‑growing premium food business on an exciting scale‑up journey targeting £15m → £30m revenue over the next few years. With 60% of the SLT femal the culture is progressive, ambitious and genuinely empowering.
A former Michelin‑starred chef founded this business and today, it is one of London’s leading suppliers of premium food serving top restaurants, hotels, cafés, entertainment venues and food‑led operators - alongside a thriving retail presence in London
Head of Sales
They are now looking for a high‑energy sales leader, either a proven Head of Sales ready for a new challenge, or a top senior sales manager looking to step up and lead a team.
What you’ll do:
- Lead, coach and elevate a team of 3 BDMs
- Drive new business across restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups, foodservice & leisure (Independents and Groups)
- Build a strong pipeline of high‑value opportunities
- Sell premium quality and craft to chefs, buyers & operators
What you bring:
- Proven new‑business success in food, BWS, hospitality or foodservice
- Experience leading or mentoring salespeople (or clear readiness to step up)
- Commercial sharpness + strong judgement on account quality
- High energy, resilience and a genuine passion for food
Why it’s exciting: A chance to shape the sales function of a respected, premium food brand with huge growth ahead. Big impact, big autonomy, big opportunity.
If you’re driven, competitive and ready for a bigger stage, this one’s for you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with TalentPool, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TalentPool holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.