Business Development Manager

Podkovan; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple Mac & iPhone

Uncapped commission

Performance bonuses

Statutory benefits

Job summary

Podkováň Brewery is seeking a Business Development Manager for Leeds with a field-based remit. The role blends permanent stability with strong earning potential through uncapped commissions, and allows part-time arrangements in suitable cases.

You will be the face of Podkováň in the UK, developing the London on-trade and wholesale channels. You’ll own new business development across the north, engaging bars, pubs, restaurants, and wholesalers, and you'll work to win listings, grow a robust

Qualifications

• Proven field sales experience, preferably in drinks.
• Strong knowledge of the London on-trade scene and buyers.
• Ability to build and manage a pipeline from prospecting to activation.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with organisational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Win new on-trade and wholesale listings across London territory.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline from prospecting to account activation.
• Develop lasting relationships with key accounts and venue operators.
• Represent the brand at trade tastings and industry events.
• Report activity, forecast accurately, and hit monthly targets.

Skills

Field sales

Drinks industry knowledge

Relationship building

Pipeline management

Account activation

Negotiation

Job description

Business Development Manager Leeds (Field-Based) Permanent

Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Full-Time or Part-Time Considered

Podkováň Brewery has been crafting exceptional Czech lager for over 600 years. Now we’re bringing that tradition to the UK — and we’re looking for a driven, well-connected sales professional to be our face in London.

This is a permanent role, structured to give you financial stability alongside serious earning potential. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position or a part-time arrangement that fits around other commitments, we’re open to the conversation — what matters most is that you know the London on-trade and know how to win.

The Role:-

You’ll own new business development across the north — from first call to account activation and beyond. Working directly with bars, pubs, restaurants, and wholesalers, you’ll be the permanent, dedicated face of Podkováň in one of the UK’s most competitive and rewarding drinks markets.

What You’ll Be Doing:-

Winning new on-trade and wholesale listings across your London territory

Building and managing a strong pipeline from prospecting through to account activation

Developing lasting relationships with key accounts, buyers, and venue operators

Representing the brand at trade tastings, activations, and industry events

Reporting on activity, forecasting accurately, and hitting monthly targets

What We’re Looking For:-

Proven track record in field sales — drinks industry experience a strong plus

Solid knowledge of the London on-trade scene: pubs, bars, restaurants, independents

A natural relationship-builder with the confidence to approach cold accounts

Commercially sharp — you understand margin, rate of sale, and how buyers think

Organised and self-managing: you can structure your own week and deliver results without hand-holding

Genuine enthusiasm for quality beer and authentic brands

The Package:-

We offer a proper permanent employment package, structured to reward performance:

Competitive base salary £40,000 but dependent on experience

Uncapped commission — earnings grow directly with the accounts you win

Performance bonuses for hitting key milestones

statutory employment benefits

Apple mac and iphone

The tools, samples, and support you need to sell effectively

Part-time arrangements will be considered for the right candidate — salary and targets pro-rated accordingly.

One of the most authentic Czech lagers on the market — brewed with natural spring water and 600+ years of craft

A genuine gap in the UK market for a premium heritage lager with real provenance

Get in on the ground floor of a growing UK operation — with the ability to grow with us

Work alongside founders who are genuinely invested in your success

Referrals are always welcome — and rewarded with free beer.