Business Development Manager

Coffee Bay; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and build client relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in business development within the coffee industry. You will enjoy a competitive salary, an employee-shareholder structure, and opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about coffee and ready to make an impact, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Employee shareholder benefits

22 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Bupa Health Plan

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development in the coffee industry.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and target-driven.
• Solid understanding of market dynamics and trends.

Responsibilities

• Explore market gaps and generate opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Evaluate competitor activity for differentiation.
• Negotiate contracts and secure partnerships.
• Track and prepare reports on key performance indicators.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Coffee Industry

Location: Surbiton, Greater London

Surbiton | Full-Time | Business Development

About Us

Traders Coffee (TA Coffee Bay) is an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) company serving more than 1,000 businesses with our speciality coffees roasted daily in our Surbiton roasting plant. We take pride in offering high-quality, sustainable coffee while maintaining an ethical approach to sourcing our beans.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an Entrepreneur: Explore market gaps, generate opportunities, bring new clients.
• Build relationships by networking with customers and prospects.
• Evaluate competitor activity to find opportunities for differentiation.
• Attend industry events, conferences, or online forums to connect with prospects.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business.
• Grow our Sales Revenues: Develop and present proposals to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Work with sales management to close deals and secure partnerships.
• Be a Team worker and Report your Successes: Coordinate with production, marketing, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.
• Provide feedback to internal teams about client needs and market trends.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, client acquisition, and product margin and mix.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

About You

• Proven track record in business development, sales, or account management in the coffee industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Passionate about coffee, with a solid understanding of market dynamics and trends.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme based on experience
• Become a shareholder. All our employees are shareholders and receive dividends
• 22 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme with generous employers contributions
• Bupa Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare.
• Opportunities for career growth within a growing coffee company.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• A chance to make a tangible impact in shaping the exciting coffee industry.
• Coffee Bay offers a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, with a supportive atmosphere for professional development. We are committed to not just encouraging, but ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion flourish amongst our teams. We want our workforce to be truly representative of our communities and that each team member feels represented, respected and embraced.

Apply Now if you're ready to bring your coffee expertise and business development skills to a company that values passion, innovation, and growth