Sales Manager

Sales Manager

South (London, South East ect)

£40,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

We are working with a prestigious premium wine business to recruit a Sales Manager who will play a key role in driving commercial growth while representing one of the most respected names in English sparkling wine.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business positioned firmly at the premium end of the market, with a strong heritage, a highly regarded brand story, and a growing presence across both the UK and US markets.

Reporting to the Head of UK Sales, the role is approximately 80% UK focused and 20% US focused. The business is looking for someone who can drive sales performance through relationships, credibility, warmth and the ability to bring the brand to life with customers.

• Drive sales and improve rate of sale within existing premium On Trade customers
• Identify and win new business opportunities across London, the South East and Hampshire
• Build strong relationships with senior buyers, sommeliers and independent On Trade accounts
• Act as a credible ambassador for the brand at customer meetings, tastings, events and trade activities
• Work closely with route-to-market and distributor partners while retaining ownership of key commercial conversations
• Support existing US distribution partners and help improve rate of sale in key markets, particularly the East Coast and Texas
• Collaborate internally to progress opportunities through to successful conversion and long-term growth

• Proven experience within the Wine industry
• Strong understanding of the premium On Trade
• Comfortable with quarterly travel to the US
• A credible and personable relationship builder
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance brand and sales objectives
• Self-motivated and able to hit the ground running while still bringing the hunger to build and grow the role