Wine Development Manager

Wine Development Manager – Established Wine & Spirits Distributor
- London
- Up to £50,000 plus package

I am excited to be once again partnered with a leading Wine & Spirits business who are growing their London team. This business has built a strong reputation with an exceptional product range, strong producer relationships and an offering which allows full composite across almost all venues.

They are currently seeking a Wine Development Manager to manage account and build new business across London and the surrounding areas. The Wine Development Manager will be responsible for managing a developing territory, work with key accounts and drive growth in independent venues. The ideal Wine Development Manager will have the autonomy to grow this new role and develop new relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to have autonomy over your schedule, build the wine portfolio further and manage the training and development within the on trade!

Wine Development Manager responsibilities include:

• New business development and existing business maintenance, with commercial management of P&L and week mapping.
• Building long-term trading relationships with the key volume and image accounts.
• Working closely with the ON TRADE Sector to promote the portfolio and signature products.
• Delivering brand education & training to suppliers, retailers and consumers.
• Qualitative selection and development of customers.
• Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.
• Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.

The Ideal Wine Development Manager:

• The candidate MUST come from a drinks background and have great understanding of the ON TRADE & wine.
• Must have extensive experience for winning new business in the ON TRADE along with relationship building and account management.
• WSET Level 2 minimum.
• Personable and keen to development, wants to the next company “superstar”.
• Must be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be prepared to travel and work evenings and weekends when required.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to