About Franke
We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.
The Franke Coffee Systems division is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art solutions for professional coffee making. Together with our trade partners, we are committed to delivering premium best-in-class in-cup-quality, consistency and beverage variety, as well as ensuring an outstanding customer experience through constant innovation.
About the job
Franke Coffee Systems UK are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a New Business Sales Executive. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing our database across various sectors and channels, seeking out new business opportunities.
Ideally a fan of coffee, although not essential, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to sell high-end fully automatic coffee machines and work with customers to ensure their expectations on our machines are met.
Your tasks
1. Build and maintain relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions and first class service and support.
2. Work closely with internal departments, ensuring processes are followed, orders fulfilled and client queries handled effectively and professionally.
3. Develop and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective communication with prospects.
4. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the coffee industry.
5. Provide regular reports and updates on sales activities, market trends, and customer feedback.
Requirements
1. Some experience in business development or account management, related to coffee or coffee equipment, ideally, but not essential.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
3. Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
4. Quick learner with the ability to understand and effectively communicate technical information.
5. High enthusiasm and eagerness for a new challenge.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and time management skills.
7. Willingness to travel across the UK meeting customers and end user sites.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
What we offer you
We offer a competitive salary package, including commission, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have strong business acumen and are excited about working with a globally recognised brand, we would love to hear from you.
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