Drinks Sales Executive

WR Logistics; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Drinks Sales Manager for the on-trade sector in Yorkshire. You will drive new business and manage existing accounts in hospitality venues. Ideal candidates will have experience in drinks sales, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. The role offers up to £40,000 per annum, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in on-trade drinks sales or similar role.
• Strong track record of winning new business and growing accounts.
• Confident and outgoing with clients.
• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow existing accounts.
• Develop tailored sales strategies.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Deliver regular sales performance reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing and supply teams.
• Represent the brand at trade events.

Skills

On-trade drinks sales

Winning new business

Building rapport

Communication skills

Job description

Drinks Sales Manager (On-Trade)
Yorkshire (Field-based)
Up to 40,000 per annum
Food & Beverage / Hospitality Sales

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, outgoing, and target-driven Drinks Sales Manager to join a growing team and take ownership of on-trade sales across Yorkshire. You'll be responsible for driving new business and managing existing accounts across a wide range of hospitality venues - including bars, restaurants, pubs, and hotels.

You’ll be passionate about the drinks industry, confident in building long-term relationships, and experienced in delivering results in a competitive, fast-paced sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities within the on-trade sector across Yorkshire.

• Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring strong relationships and repeat business.

• Develop tailored sales strategies to meet targets and increase brand visibility across your territory.

• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers in hospitality venues.

• Deliver regular reporting on sales performance, trends, and market insights.

• Collaborate with internal marketing and supply teams to support product launches and campaigns.

• Represent the brand at trade events, tastings, and customer activations.

About You

• Proven experience in on-trade drinks sales or similar role within the hospitality or FMCG sector.

• Strong track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts.

• Confident, outgoing, and able to build rapport quickly with a wide range of clients.

• Self-motivated and target-driven, with a proactive approach to meeting and exceeding KPIs.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to 40,000

• Pension scheme

• Career progression opportunities within a growing team

Interested?

Apply now with an up-to-date CV to be considered for this exciting Sales Manager opportunity.