Wine Development Manager

• London, Greater London
• England
• Permanent, Full-Time
• FMCG
• 50,000 - 60,000 per Annum
• Bonus + Car Allowance

Wine Development Manager – Established Drinks Wholesaler - London - Up to £60,000 plus car allowance and bonus

This family owned Drinks Wholesaler is one of my favourite clients to be working with. Not only do they offer a fantastic environment to work in, but ample support and encouragement to succeed. This client has exceptional accounts across London with a big focus on independent venues and small regional groups.

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 be on the ball and super passionate about the wine trade.

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 supplier, retailer and consumer
• 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 [email removed]

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