Business Development Manager

Advocate Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company known for premium coffee brands as a Business Development Manager. You will be responsible for expanding hospitality accounts and driving brand visibility in London. Ideal candidates should have a strong sales background, passion for coffee, and excellent relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a sales position, ideally product led.
• Coffee passion or knowledge is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in account growth and new business development.

Responsibilities

• Managing and expanding a portfolio of hospitality accounts.
• Create tailored sales plans aligning with brand goals.
• Driving volume and distribution for the premium coffee portfolio.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales Performance Understanding

Commercial Focus

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Connecting On-Trade Commercial Talent with Drinks Businesses

Business Development Manager

London

Up to £35,000 + Bonus + Car/travel allowance

Do you want to represent one of the world’s most iconic coffee brands and take the lead in building its presence across London’s hospitality scene?

Are you a commercially savvy sales professional with a talent for developing strong relationships with your customer base?

The Advocate Group is partnered with a premium coffee brand, known for its heritage, innovation, and presence in high-end hospitality venues across the UK. We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to accelerate growth and brand visibility within London’s hospitality sector.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and expanding a portfolio of hospitality accounts through regular visits and strong relationship building
• Create and follow tailored sales plans that aligns with brand goals
• Driving volume, distribution, and visibility for the premium coffee portfolio and machinery
• Supporting the execution of brand activations, events, and marketing campaigns
• Deliver training sessions to showcase and support key products

About You:

• 12 months experience in a sales position, ideally product led
• Coffee passion or knowledge is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in account growth and new business development
• Commercially focused, with strong understanding of P&L and sales performance drivers
• Self-starter with high energy, ambition, and strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams

If the role and responsibilities sound like they are a fit for you – then I’d love to speak to you!

The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection business providing top talent to the consumer products sector. If you’re interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.

Please get in touch with Roxy Gadd or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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