Business Development Executive

Company: CPM UK
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Location: Wakefield
Job Description:

Job Description

CPM has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join us on behalf of Taylors of Harrogate, a well-known, family-run company with over 100 years of experience crafting exceptional tea and coffee, including their much-loved Yorkshire Tea and Taylors Coffee brands.

You will work within the hospitality industry, encouraging stock of their fantastic products through fostering trusted relationships with wholesale partners and direct engagement with venues.

Previous wholesale experience is essential for this role, alongside strong relationship-building and business development skills.

Salary: Up to £32k per annum (depending on experience) + 15% performance bonus.

Ideal location: Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF1

Territory covering: Bradford, Carlisle, Durham, Darlington, Halifax, Lancaster, Leeds, Newcastle, Galashiels, Wakefield, York and surrounding areas.

What will you be doing in this Business Development Executive role?

Working with food and drink wholesalers, to build trust and advocacy for the exciting range of Teas and Coffees, creating new opportunity to sustainably grow distribution whilst ensuring more end-consumers can enjoy these incredible brands. This is the engine room of what we do! You’ll also be directly visiting hospitality premises as well as independent and franchised hotels to actively encourage them to stock the exceptional range of premium tea and coffee products.

As a Business Development Executive, you will…

  • Be the face of Taylor’s of Harrogate within our wholesaler depots, building trusting relationships that lead to advocacy for our products and sales opportunities for you. This may include attending networking events.
  • Visit wholesalers regularly to ensure we are ‘front of mind’ when they are talking to their customers about tea and coffee.
  • Seek out your own suitable leads within the hospitality sector, contacting either by phone/email and face-to-face visits. Previous journey planning experience ideal…
  • Build solid relationships with end-users from the hospitality sector through ongoing contact.
  • Hold a full driver’s licence that enables you to drive in the UK and use of your own vehicle

Perks & Benefits:

  • £32,000 + 15% performance bonus
  • Flexible hours –37.5 hours Monday to Friday
  • Full time Monday – Friday
  • Holiday Package: Recoup with 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, extending by one day each year of service up to 31.
  • Pension Plan: Secure your future with a pension plan.
  • Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing you have 1 x life assurance
  • Employee Assist Programme: Prioritise your well-being with professional guidance whenever you need it.
  • Peppy: Confidential access to expert health support across areas like fertility, menopause, pregnancy, and more.
  • DIGICARE+ App: Enjoy convenient access to second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling sessions and expert nutritionist advice.

At CPM, we are proud to foster an inclusive work environment. We believe in a workplace that celebrates the unique perspectives and skills of all individuals believing this makes us stronger and more innovative.

Should you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Our goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, allowing you to showcase your unique skills and abilities to their fullest potential.

CPM has been accredited Investors in People Gold award and places great importance on the training and development of our people. We work in a cooperative environment where great ideas and achievements are shared and celebrated.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026