Head of European Sales

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

Job summary

A leading premium spirits company seeks a Head of European Sales to drive growth across Europe. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and entrepreneurial leader, passionate about premium spirits and capable of building key relationships to redefine the category.

Qualifications

• Experience in growing premium spirits or high-end branded FMCG businesses.
• Able to develop and manage relationships with key distributors and brokers.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the European export business from an early stage.
• Develop key partnerships to represent the brand authentically.
• Drive long-term sustainable growth across Europe.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Sales target achievement

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 to 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 premium spirits or high-end branded FMCG businesses in Europe. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a doer, enjoying rolling up their sleeves to achieve sales targets. As a natural relationship builder, you will develop and manage key partnerships with distributors, brokers, and consultants, representing our client's brand with authenticity, passion, and professionalism.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the growth of one of the UK's most exciting premium spirits brands across Europe. Join 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.

Due to high application volume, we can only respond to successful candidates. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are happy to discuss feedback if you contact us.