Drinks/ Wines Sales Manager

WR Logistics; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive sales in the wine and drinks sector across the North East. Candidates should have a proven sales record and a passion for the drinks trade. This role offers a salary up to £36,000 with a realistic OTE of £42,000+, along with career progression opportunities and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Basic salary up to £36,000

Realistic OTE of £42,000+

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Access to product training and events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or business development, ideally in wine or drinks.
• Passion for the drinks trade, especially wine.
• Confident, target-driven, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business across the on-trade, including bars and restaurants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Deliver tastings and training to showcase the portfolio.
• Work with internal sales and logistics teams.
• Stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Target-driven

Education

WSET qualifications

Job description

Business Development Manager - Wine & Drinks

North East

Up to 36,000 per annum + commission (42,000+ OTE)

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced drinks sales professional to join a dynamic, family-run, and rapidly growing business specialising in on-trade drinks within the North East.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business across the on-trade, including bars, restaurants, and independent venues
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
• Delivering tastings, training, and events to showcase our portfolio
• Working collaboratively with our internal sales and logistics teams
• Staying informed on industry trends and competitor activity

Requirements

• A proven track record in sales or business development (ideally in wine or drinks)
• A passion for the drinks trade - especially wine
• Confident, target-driven, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• WSET qualifications are a plus, but not essential

What You'll Get

• Basic salary up to 36,000
• Realistic OTE of 42,000+
• Opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing business
• A supportive, friendly, and down-to-earth team culture
• Access to exclusive product training, tastings, and industry events

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

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