Alcohol Sales Specialist - Top Company

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG distribution service is seeking a Drinks Sales Specialist in Belfast. This permanent role involves field-based sales and remote work, focusing on brand growth and customer relationship management. It offers a competitive salary, bonus, car, and significant development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car (fuel costs paid)

Phone & laptop

Training and development opportunities

10% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Proven sales experience.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the drinks brand portfolio through existing and new customers.
• Develop strong partnerships by understanding customer needs and aligning with brand goals.
• Monitor financials, including credit control and ROI.

Skills

Listening skills

Questioning skills

Persuasiveness

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Good judgment

Adaptability

Job description

VANRATH is pleased to partner with a major FMCG distribution service to recruit a Drinks Sales Specialist for their team in Belfast. This company values staff development and progression.

This is a permanent, Monday to Friday, field-based sales position, with 3 days on the road and 2 days working from home.

Salary:

£28,000 + 10% bonus + company car (fuel costs paid) + phone & laptop + clear progression opportunities & training. An exciting role with significant growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Build and grow the drinks brand portfolio through existing and new customers via sales initiatives.
• Implement national plans at a local level, focusing on brand visibility, activation, and distribution.
• Develop strong partnerships by understanding customer needs and aligning with brand goals.
• Collaborate with Brand, NPD, and Activation teams to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Use insights to make informed decisions and achieve better results.
• Monitor financials, including credit control, forecasting, and ROI.
• Provide market intelligence to stay ahead of competitors.
• Identify and engage high-potential prospects to shape future growth.

Criteria:

• Experience in a similar role
• Proven sales experience
• Excellent listening and questioning skills
• Persuasiveness
• Planning and organizational skills
• Good judgment
• Adaptability
• Full driving license

For more information, please contact Jack Groves at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.