Senior Business Development - North

About us
 
We’ve been roasting speciality coffee for over 30 years. From humble beginnings as a coffee cart in Auckland, NZ, Allpress has evolved into a trusted brand that stands for flavour, quality and great customer experience.  Right from the start three core principles have formed the backbone of our business – People, Flavour and Innovation.
 
We are united in our genuine care for each other, our customers, and our belief in what we do. We need great people who will bring their imagination, skills and most importantly, their passion to our business.
  

About the role

We have a unique and rewarding role that combines passion with fun. Imagine spending your weekends exploring the latest and greatest cafes - now, picture doing that as your job!

Based out of our Manchester Hub, this role offers the chance to travel as we expand our customer base across the North of the UK. As a Senior member of our Business Development team, you'll immerse yourself in our industry leading coffee offering and wholesale support.

We're seeking a candidate with enthusiasm and drive to prospect new business opportunities, from cafes to grocery stores, maintaining an up-to-date sales pipeline. You'll also qualify and convert incoming inquiries, representing Allpress and our values.

Customer relationships are central to our offering. You'll visit clients around the North, helping them enhance their coffee offering. Our customers range from small, owner-operated businesses to larger, multi-site operations, so adaptability is crucial. You'll build rapport with business owners and collaborate with our team to forge long-term, meaningful partnerships.

As a brand ambassador for Allpress, you'll work closely with our Events and Brand team to generate leads and connect with businesses that share our passion for quality coffee.

This dynamic role is ideal for someone who values collaboration and teamwork while being self-motivated and capable of working independently. A passion for coffee and the hospitality industry is essential, along with senior-level sales experience.

As this role is focused on our Northern territories, there will be a large amount of travel required. This means a full clean driving license and confidence in driving are a must.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to achieving a shared vision of coffee excellence.

About you

Experience working in Sales - 1-2 years

Self-motivated to seek out and win new business

Passionate about speciality coffee and an interest in the barista/cafe market

Ability to build rapport with people and bring a strong network of hospitality businesses

Highly developed communication skills

Genuinely enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to navigate challenging conversations

Comfortable negotiating

Exceptional organisational skills and ability to multitask

Ability to travel long distances, comfortable driving and a full clean driving license

Good eye for detail

Must be based in Manchester or surround area

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who already has extensive sales experience and is looking to further their career in sales and the hospitality industry. We offer full training, great staff perks, a competitive salary, career development and a great company culture.

At Allpress we are proud to promote diversity and flexible working. We are an equal opportunities employer who values inclusivity.

If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:

Why you’d like to work for Allpress

What interests you in the role

Why you think you’d be a good fit

Details:

Hours: 5 days per week around 40 hours per week.

Salary: £35,000-36,000 - based on experience

Days: Monday - Friday

Times: Most of the team work between 9-5 but this can be flexible to work around you. 

Location: Hybrid - Office in Manchester, Working from home and out on the road

Probation period: 3 months 

Reporting to: Head of Business Development UK

Experience: A love for hospitality and the coffee industry is required plus previous experience in sales is essential for the role.

Annual Leave and support:

33 days of annual leave

5 days of personal leave

An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health

Enhanced parental leave

Gender affirmation leave

Paid volunteer days 

Training and Development: 

Full role specific training including coffee skillset training with our Head of Coffee 

Benefits:

Fully paid access to Wellhub

Free weekly beans for home

Cycle to work scheme 

30% off all retail goods

Discounts across our community partners 

Allpress is a proud Living Wage Employer. We believe that taking care of our staff allows them to take better care of our guests. 

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:

Why you’d like to work for Allpress
What interests you in the role
Why you think you’d be a good fit

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At Allpress we truly believe we are better together – We are committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged.

We commit to…

Continuously working towards removing barriers and bias.

Building inclusive teams who represent people from all groups in society.

Building a safe environment where it is encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form.

Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work.