Business Development Associate

About the Role

Duckys Kitchen Ltd is expanding its catering activities, event presence, and franchise offerings. We are seeking a Business Development Associate who can focus solely on brand building, business promotion, and partnership growth across Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote Duckys Kitchen’s takeaway, catering services, and franchise opportunities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with event organisers, corporate clients, local businesses, and community groups.
• Manage brand promotion both online and offline, including social media content, digital marketing, and local campaigns.
• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities for catering, food-truck events, and new franchise locations.
• Represent the company at events, promotional stalls, exhibitions, and meetings.
• Prepare business proposals, presentations, partnership pitches, and promotional materials.
• Track marketing performance, lead generation, customer engagement, and campaign outcomes.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure promotional activities align with operational capacity.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in business development, marketing, or brand promotion (hospitality experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build long-term professional relationships and manage multiple partnerships.
• Creativity in designing effective marketing and brand-awareness activities.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and social media platforms.