Telesales Business Development Executive

Luscombe Drinks Limited; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic drinks company in the UK seeks a motivated Business Development Executive to expand its reach. This fully office-based role focuses on nurturing existing accounts and building new relationships. The ideal candidate has proven business development experience in the food & drink sector and excels in communication and relationship-building. Competitive salary plus commission, pension contributions, and generous staff discounts offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based commission

Pension contributions

Generous staff discount

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience, ideally in food & drink, FMCG, or hospitality supply.
• Confident, persuasive communicator.
• Strong relationship-builder with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential customers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Spot new sales opportunities.

Skills

Business development experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Target-driven

Organised and detail-oriented

Proficient in CRM systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancy:
Telesales Business Development Executive

Luscombe Drinks has been crafting award-winning drinks for over 50 years. Creating best tasting soft drinks since 1997. Using only the finest natural ingredients, we supply independent retailers, cafes, farm shops, restaurants, and wholesalers across the UK who value quality and provenance.

We’re growing, and we’re looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to help expand Luscombe’s reach nationwide – all from our office.

The Role

As our Business Development Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our growth. You’ll nurture existing accounts, build new relationships, and introduce customers to our seasonal offers and award-winning drinks.

This is a fully office-based role – no driving, no heavy lifting – just a focus on making an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Reach out to potential customers and introduce them to our drinks range.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
• Spot new sales opportunities with cafes, farm shops, delis, restaurants, and wholesalers.
• Promote new products, seasonal ranges, and special offers.
• Hit sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Keep accurate records of interactions and performance.
• Support the Customer Service Team as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven business development experience, ideally in food & drink, FMCG, or hospitality supply.
• Confident, persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-builder with a customer-first mindset.
• Target-driven, resilient, and self-motivated.
• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance-based commission.
• Pension contributions.
• Generous staff discount on our award-winning drinks.
• Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities.
• The chance to represent a premium, ethical, and fast-growing brand.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about sales, love building relationships, and want to grow with one of the UK’s best-loved organic drinks brands, we want to hear from you!