Job Detail

Job ID

17739

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Job Description

Business Development Manager

We are working with the new UK entity of a premium spirit and wine business who are the home of category leading brands in the drinks industry. As a Business Development Manager, you will look after a portfolio containing big names and exciting challenger brands, securing new business with accounts across the on-trade.

The role and responsibilities:

• Build and develop relationships with key customers and groups within your territory, becoming the go-to supplier.
• Increase distribution of our portfolio and grow rate of sale within a large and diverse customer base, developing robust JBPs/JMPs.
• Differentiate our brands by creating and executing innovative in-outlet activation, striving to secure maximum visibility of our brands.
• Train and educate in outlet team members to deliver perfect serves and collaborate to create new and exciting cocktails.
• Proactively seek out new business opportunities to grow your on-trade customer base.
• Develop excellent product knowledge and critically be aware of all market trends across beers wines and spirits.

Who we’re looking for:

• Ideally 2 years’ experience in sales, marketing, or related field within the on-trade/drinks industry.
• Brand drinks experience and use in cocktails would be advantageous.
• Entrepreneurial and ambitious self-starter with the ability to achieve targets and effectively organise own work schedule.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong commercial/financial understanding, together with intellect and curiosity to interpret performance, recommending appropriate actions.
• Ability to manage projects and multi-task whilst building strong and positive relationships.
• Comfortable managing some key accounts, building strong commercial relationships.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, being proactive and able to handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Passionate about spirits and wines

Salary & Benefits:

• £30-35k basic salary, dependent upon experience.
• £4k car allowance
• Personal bonus
• Location: East Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Leicestershire)

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