Senior Business Development

at Allpress Espresso

Date Posted:
20 Jun
Location:
London, GB
Position:
Other
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary:
40000.0 - 42000.0
Salary Type:
Annual

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 at our London Roastery in Dalston, this role offers the chance to travel as we expand our customer base across London and the South 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 London and beyond, 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.

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 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 Good eye for detail

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who already has coffee 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: £40,000-42,000

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 Dalston, Working from home and out on the road

Probation period: 3 months 

Reporting to: Commercial Director

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

 

By becoming part of Allpress we offer our team:

Free coffee everyday plus a bag to take home every week Fully paid access to wellhub (free gym, swim, yoga etc) Full role-specific training An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health Personal leave day allowance Good work-life balance Enhanced parental leave pay Vast career development A transparent and friendly company culture

  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.