Business Development Manager

Anzac Drinks; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alcohol distributor in Northern Ireland is seeking a Business Development Manager to manage Counties Down & Armagh. This full-time role involves developing customer relationships, pursuing new business opportunities, and organizing events. Candidates should be energetic, possess strong sales skills, and have a clean UK driving license. Competitive benefits include a company car and mobile devices.

Benefits

Company Car

Phone

Tablet

Software support

Qualifications

• Energetic and hard working individual.
• Previous sales or hospitality experience preferred.
• Full clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage various types of accounts in both on and off trade sectors.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.
• Identify and pursue new profitable business opportunities.
• Participate in all company meetings and events.
• Organise and host tasting events.

Skills

Energetic and hard working

Sales experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Competent IT skills

Education

Educated to degree level

Maths and English GCSE essential

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Overview

Job Vacancy at Anzac Drinks

Position: Business Development Manager

Anzac Drinks is one of NI’s most successful family-owned Alcoholic Drinks Distributors with over 30 years’ experience in supplying the licensed trade. We pride ourselves in being a step ahead of the game and have a market leading portfolio of brands to back this up.

We now have a unique and exciting opportunity for someone to come and work within our field sales team to manage Counties Down & Armagh.

Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking with a love for premium and quirky brands? If so, we want to hear from you!

Position Status: Permanent – Full Time

Benefits: Company Car, Phone, Tablet & Software to support success in the role.

Territory: Counties Down & Armagh

Responsibilities

• Manage various types of accounts in both on and off trade sectors, developing Anzac Drinks’ share of the business through upselling the company’s agency and specialised brands.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships by actively engaging with customers via weekly / fortnightly face to face calls.
• Identify and pursue new profitable business opportunities in your agreed territory.
• Actively participate in all company meetings both internally and with brand owners.
• Assist with organising trade events within your agreed territory and further afield.
• Organise and host tasting events to increase sales of Anzac’s ‘agency’ products.
• Work closely with all company departments – admin, marketing, credit control, logistics and warehouse to ensure efficient customer service is maintained.
• Complete sales reports and queries within the agreed timeframe.
• Undertake any duties assigned to you by your sales manager which are consistent with the job title.

Skills, Attributes and Experience

• Energetic and hard working with a desire to work for one of the market leading wholesalers is a must. Not tied to the daily grind of 9-5, occasional weekend and evening work may be required for tastings and events.
• Previous sales / hospitality experience preferred, however if the right candidate applies with the right qualities, you will be considered.
• Ability to work off own initiative and make decisions, as well as being a strong team player.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the NI Drinks trade showing an interest in innovative brands amongst Premium Spirits, Liqueurs, Wine and Craft Beer.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial acumen – ability to work out margins and RRPs.
• Competent IT skills – previous use of a CRM system beneficial.
• Educated to degree level desirable - Maths and English GCSE essential.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

How to Apply: If you are interested in joining our team, to apply, please send your CV with Cover Letter by clicking apply!

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 8th October 2025