Business Development Manager - On-Trade (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Canned Wine Group (http://cannedwine.group)

  London, England

Canned Wine Group elevates experiences where the quality of wine is the priority, offering exciting award-winning single serve wines, driven by grape variety and, most importantly, flavour. We help people discover exciting wines from Europe’s most talented winemakers. Wine, more than any other product, evokes a sense of place and time. Something that connects us all as a team is wine as a conversation starter, a journey of discovery, a new experience to uncover, a new region to explore. Wine is not unique in the challenges it faces from climate change; the impact is already recognisable as harvests are disrupted and wine styles change. As a team we are passionate about contributing towards the long-term sustainability of the industry across the globe. 

As our Business Development Manager – On-Trade in London, you will report directly into our CCO and be responsible for building new business relationships and capitalising on market opportunities in Greater London. You will be a key team player in the growth of our business and your performance will be based on results, feeding our team’s sales pipeline and converting accounts to close.  

Required: 

  • Extensive, exemplary experience in a sales or account management role. 
  • Field sales, project management and event experience. 
  • Deep knowledge of the wine industry, with connections in distribution, and/or a deep knowledge of London’s on-trade scene. 
  • Experience or knowledge in working with catering and large national distributor brands. 
  • Passion for wine, food and sustainability. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially on the phone and in person. 
  • A positive, determined and structured approach to work. 
  • Ability to work autonomously and show initiative. 
  • Strong sales reporting skills and pipeline management. 
  • This role is in the field but you must be willing to travel to our central Bath office when required.  

Desirable: 

  • WSET Level 3 or higher. 
  • Personal alcohol licence. 
  • Driver’s licence. 

Your benefits: 

  • You will receive a starting base salary of £38,000.00 - £42,000.00 per annum, depending on experience, plus pension contributions. 
  • In addition, you will receive a team-based performance bonus paid quarterly. 
  • Unlimited holiday. 
  • WSET Training and investment in your personal development.  

Canned Wine Group is for everyone and every role is open to applications from all sections of society. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We are striving to develop an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute, learn, share, be heard, grow and be a part of the industry. We believe the more diverse we are, the better we become. 

£38,000.00 - £42,000.00
+ Quarterly performance bonus (10% OTE)
+ Unlimited holidays
+ Private health care

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