Business Development Manager
Lyreco Group Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Lyreco Group. Field Based · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Win new customers and expand your territory until you meet or beat sales targets
- Create opportunities through prospecting, networking and in-person cold calls
- Look after existing accounts while developing those customer relationships
- Present Nespresso products and demonstrate them to prospective customers
- Plan territory activity to uncover more sales opportunities and manage your customer base
What you bring
- You have proven B2B sales experience that includes winning new customers
- You bring confidence in prospecting, starting conversations and building new relationships
- You communicate, present and negotiate effectively with customers
- You hold a full UK driving licence
Who this fits
You’ll suit a self-directed business developer who enjoys opening new accounts, managing a small existing portfolio and working toward sales targets. The role is field-based, covers Newcastle Upon Tyne, and runs Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm. It is a permanent full-time position with territory ownership and independent working.
From the employer
Business Development Manager – Nespresso
Location: Field-based, covering Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Contract: Permanent / Full Time
Package: Salary + Commission + Company Car
Ready to create something great?
At Lyreco, we're about empowering people to create great – and we're looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Nespresso team.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of your own territory, build a strong pipeline from the ground up and introduce new customers to the premium Nespresso brand. If you thrive on opening doors, building relationships and closing new business, this is a role where you can make a real impact. You will also be responsible for a small portfolio of existing businesses.
What you'll be doing
You'll have the opportunity to grow your territory by identifying, developing and winning new business while building and growing existing relationships with our customers:
- Win new business and grow your customer base to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Generate new opportunities through prospecting, networking and face-to-face cold calling.
- Build and account manage existing business relationships
- Deliver engaging customer presentations and Nespresso product demonstrations.
- Build trusted relationships with prospective customers and turn opportunities into long-term partnerships.
- Plan and manage your territory effectively to maximise sales opportunities.
- Represent the premium Nespresso brand with professionalism, energy and enthusiasm.
What we're looking for
You don't need to tick every box, but we'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Proven experience in B2B sales and winning new customers.
- A genuine drive for new business development and achieving sales targets.
- Confidence in prospecting, opening doors and building relationships with new customers.
- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- A self-motivated and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently in a field-based role.
- Strong organisation and territory planning skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
What you'll get
- Commission.
- Company car.
- 31 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
- Opportunity to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme, access retail vouchers and eye care vouchers.
- 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year.
- Grow Our Own Talent Programme – promoting internal career development.
- Referral Scheme.
- Long Service Awards – to celebrate your career milestones.
- Opportunity for a career break after 3 years of service.
- Sports & Social Club – access to discounted trips and excursions.
- All Work to Company Values: Passion, Respect, Agility, Excellence.
Create great with us
At Lyreco, Empowering people to create great is more than our EVP. We want our people to have the opportunity to contribute, develop, share ideas and make an impact.
As part of our Nespresso team, you'll have the freedom to take ownership of your territory, build your network and turn new opportunities into successful customer relationships.
Ready to create something great? Apply today.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. That includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and our local community. We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.
Lyreco prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.
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