Business Development Manager - Coffee
The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited
Dunston Hill · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£35,000 a year
Location
Dunston Hill, Tyne and Wear
Category
Sales
Business Development Manager - Coffee
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
Location: North East
Salary: £35,000 + Company Vehicle + Uncapped Commission
About the Role:
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Manager to develop and grow our Clients customer base across the North East.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven salesperson to represent a comprehensive coffee solution, combining Traditional Coffee Machines, Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines, Freshly Roasted Coffee and Market-Leading Service and Maintenance Packages.
You will be responsible for developing new business across your territory while building strong, long-term relationships with customers. Rather than simply selling equipment, you will be offering customers a complete coffee solution covering equipment, coffee supply, servicing and ongoing support.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying and winning new business opportunities across the territory
Proactively prospecting and developing your own sales pipeline
Attending customer meetings, site visits and equipment demonstrations
Understanding customers' requirements and recommending the most appropriate coffee and equipment solution
Selling Traditional and Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines
Growing recurring Freshly Roasted Coffee sales
Promoting Service, Maintenance and Warranty Packages
Preparing quotations and commercial proposals
Negotiating and closing new business
Developing strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers
Managing opportunities from initial contact through to installation and ongoing supply
Working closely with service, engineering and operations teams to ensure an excellent customer experience
Maintaining accurate CRM records, pipeline information and sales forecasts
Achieving agreed sales, margin and new-business targets
Developing the territory strategically and identifying new sectors and routes to market
Requirements:
Previous experience in field sales or business development
Experience within the coffee, xwzovoh commercial coffee machine, vending, catering equipment, foodservice or hospitality sector would be highly advantageous
A proven track record of winning new business
Strong prospecting and lead-generation skills
The confidence to approach and engage new customers
Strong presentation, negotiation and closing skills
A consultative approach to selling
The ability to sell on quality, service and total value, rather than price alone
Strong territory and diary-management skills
Commercial awareness and an understanding of margin and recurring revenue
The ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team
A full UK driving licence
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Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
Location: North East
Salary: £35,000 + Company Vehicle + Uncapped Commission
About the Role:
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Manager to develop and grow our Clients customer base across the North East.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven salesperson to represent a comprehensive coffee solution, combining Traditional Coffee Machines, Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines, Freshly Roasted Coffee and Market-Leading Service and Maintenance Packages.
You will be responsible for developing new business across your territory while building strong, long-term relationships with customers. Rather than simply selling equipment, you will be offering customers a complete coffee solution covering equipment, coffee supply, servicing and ongoing support.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying and winning new business opportunities across the territory
Proactively prospecting and developing your own sales pipeline
Attending customer meetings, site visits and equipment demonstrations
Understanding customers' requirements and recommending the most appropriate coffee and equipment solution
Selling Traditional and Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machines
Growing recurring Freshly Roasted Coffee sales
Promoting Service, Maintenance and Warranty Packages
Preparing quotations and commercial proposals
Negotiating and closing new business
Developing strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers
Managing opportunities from initial contact through to installation and ongoing supply
Working closely with service, engineering and operations teams to ensure an excellent customer experience
Maintaining accurate CRM records, pipeline information and sales forecasts
Achieving agreed sales, margin and new-business targets
Developing the territory strategically and identifying new sectors and routes to market
Requirements:
Previous experience in field sales or business development
Experience within the coffee, xwzovoh commercial coffee machine, vending, catering equipment, foodservice or hospitality sector would be highly advantageous
A proven track record of winning new business
Strong prospecting and lead-generation skills
The confidence to approach and engage new customers
Strong presentation, negotiation and closing skills
A consultative approach to selling
The ability to sell on quality, service and total value, rather than price alone
Strong territory and diary-management skills
Commercial awareness and an understanding of margin and recurring revenue
The ability to work independently while contributing to the wider team
A full UK driving licence