Business Development Manager

Franke Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of holidays

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Income protection

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Franke Group is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth in the UK&I markets. You will build relationships with clients, manage a sales pipeline, and stay informed about industry trends to provide first-class service.

This role offers professional growth, competitive salary, and benefits, including 25 days of holidays and private healthcare. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in the coffee industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new and cold outreach business development or account management, ideally related to coffee or coffee equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Develop and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow-ups.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Technical communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Franke

Founded in 2001, Dalla Corte is an international company specializing in the production of semi-automatic espresso machines and on-demand grinders, headquartered just outside Milan.

All Dalla Corte espresso machines are proudly Made in Italy, crafted with high-quality materials to ensure exceptional performance. In 2001, Dalla Corte introduced Evolution, the first espresso machine featuring independent multi-boiler technology. Since then, this innovative system has become the foundation of all DC machines.

Our mission: to create the finest espresso machines for the perfect coffee experience.

About The Job

Franke Coffee Systems UK is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in strategic growth in the UK&I markets, developing new relationships and expanding current ones.

Your tasks

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions and first‑class service and support.
• Work closely with internal departments, ensuring processes are followed, orders fulfilled and client queries handled effectively and professionally.
• Develop and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow‑ups and effective communication with prospects.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the coffee industry.
• Provide regular reports and updates on sales activities, market trends, and customer insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience in new and cold outreach business development or account management, ideally related to coffee or coffee equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Quick learner with the ability to understand and effectively communicate technical information.
• High enthusiasm and eagerness for a new challenge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and meet customers and end‑user sites, with occasional EU travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer you

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Be part of a company committed to excellence and innovation.
• 25 days of holidays.
• Private healthcare with the option to add partner and children.
• Life insurance.
• Income protection.