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.
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