Business Development Manager

Job type: Permanent, Full-time 34 hours per week Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Friday 09:00 - 13:00

Location - Greater Manchester

Benefits

• Annual leave – 28 days including statutory
• Company pension
• Car or car allowance

Full job description

About us:

At Worker Bee Tea & Coffee, you will collaborate with a small team where you can really make a difference. If you want your talent to be seen and rewarded, then please apply. We are not a big corporate, but we run a professional business. Our product range and service offer a complete package making us stand far above our local competitors.

We pride ourselves on being close to our customers. We visit on a regular cycle focusing on the Greater Manchester area, we can give support when needed and efficiently. Ethics, passion, integrity, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. From new product innovation for our customers, training, equipment, and servicing, we are there to help. This is a new role and for the right person there is a natural progression to more senior management once proven. Our business continues to expand, and we need people to manage our growth. You need to be hungry for sales, new business, know coffee and equipment.

Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Field-based with office visits. Must live in the Greater Manchester area.

Job Type: Full time, Permanent. Monday to Friday

Salary: Between £37, £40, Car Allowance/Company vehicle + uncapped sales bonus

Benefits:  28 days annual leave including statutory days; company car/allowance; private pension.

Purpose of Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Worker Bee Tea & Coffee for the position of Business Development Manager, covering Greater Manchester with some outlying areas. In your new role, you will be responsible for bringing on new customers, key account management, training and developing of the existing customer base through first class customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an agreed call cycle over 4 weeks achieving 30 customer visits per week plus additional prospect visits per week.
• Administration of customer accounts
• Follow a structured approach to the sales process (including full equipment and coffee audit).
• Manage all customer interaction in the field including business development, coffee quality, training, machine movements, administration, and all aspects of outstanding sales support.
• Identify sales opportunities to improve customer profitability.
• Develop a prospect growth plan with projected value, numbers, and timeframe.
• Make effective use of all marketing support materials.
• Maintain current records for all accounts.
• Respond to and deal with any customer issues within 24 hours where possible.
• Able to work with and support colleagues where needed both in the field and office.

Experience

To be considered for this opportunity it is essential that you have previous experience in a similar role with a history of successfully meeting sales targets and especially winning new business. You must also hold a full and valid UK driving licence.

Skills / Knowledge

You will be educated to A level or equivalent. You will be competent in all Microsoft Office packages (especially Word and Excel). You will have a high level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail. You can show you have worked with CRM systems and the importance of route planning.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to the highest standards.
• A strong work ethic.
• Intuitive.

Application

If this sounds like you, then you could be the right fit for us. Please click APPLY, upload your CV and we will be in touch as soon as we can.

Worker Bee Tea & Coffee is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Coffee & Coffee Machine Sales: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person