Business Development Manager - Coffee

Category Leading Coffee BusinessBusiness Development Manager – CoffeeLocation: Manchester + NW Salary: C£50k + £8k car allowance + BonusField Based ContractClient:Category-leading premium coffee business with a strong reputation across the Away from Home market.Significant investment behind both brand growth and customer development.A high-performing and collaborative culture that empowers individuals to make an impact.Experiencing continued growth across HORECA, Multi-site operators and foodservice channels.Now looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the next phase of growth.Role:Manage and grow a portfolio of HORECA customers across Manchester and the NW.A balanced role combining c.40% account management and 60% new business development.Work closely with the sales teams to unlock opportunities with regional and national customers.Target larger multi-site operators across hospitality and leisure, including pub groups, hotel chains, café groups, office coffee solutions and leisure operators. Drive sales of both coffee products and equipment solutions.Build strong joint business plans, deliver growth initiatives and identify new routes to market.Highly customer-facing role with regular time spent in trade.They require:Proven experience in B2B sales, account management or business development.Background within coffee, foodservice, hospitality, drinks, wholesale or FMCG.Experience managing distributor, wholesale or indirect customer relationships.Strong relationship-building and new business skills.Energetic, proactive and comfortable managing a field-based territory.Full UK driving license.Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 19/17739/7b. Confidentiality assured.Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on this site.Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found right at the bottom of this page.