Head of European Sales

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader as Head of European Sales in the premium spirits industry. You will build and scale a brand's export business across Europe, achieving significant sales targets while fostering strong relationships with key partners. Join a dynamic team in a mission-driven company focused on market growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in growing premium spirits or high-end FMCG business.
• Strong track record of achieving sales targets.
• Effective in developing partnerships with distributors and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the European export business.
• Act as a key representative of the brand in the market.
• Drive sales and develop key relationships.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job Title: Head of European Sales – Premium Spirits

Location: Flexible within UK/Europe, frequent travel required

Salary: £ - negotiable to attract the best talent

This is a career-defining job.

Reporting into the Chief Commercial Officer, this newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to build and scale our client's European export business from an embryonic stage.

We seek an entrepreneurial, commercially astute leader with experience in growing either premium spirits or high-end branded FMCG business in Europe. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a doer, enjoying rolling up their sleeves to achieve sales targets. You should be a natural relationship builder, capable of developing and managing key partnerships with distributors, brokers, and consultants, as well as representing our client's brand in the market with authenticity, passion, and professionalism.

This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role in building one of the UK’s most exciting premium spirits brands across Europe. You will be part of an ambitious, values-driven business on a mission to redefine the premium spirits category and create long-term sustainable growth.

If you are entrepreneurial, passionate about premium spirits, and driven to make a genuine impact — we would love to hear from you.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, your application was not successful. We are happy to discuss any questions you may have.