Head of European Sales

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

Job summary

A leading company in the premium spirits sector is seeking a Head of European Sales. This strategic role involves building the brand's presence across Europe, managing distributor relationships, and driving sales growth. An ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and passionate about the spirits industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in growing premium spirits or high-end FMCG business.
• Commercially astute with a track record of meeting sales targets.
• Ability to represent brand with authenticity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the European export business.
• Develop and manage key partnerships with distributors.
• Drive sales targets and represent the brand in the market.

Skills

Entrepreneurial

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Job description

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Head of European Sales – Premium Spirits

Location – Flexible within UK/Europe, frequent travel required

£ - 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 clients European export business from an embryonic stage.

We seek an entrepreneurial, commercial astute leader with experience in growing either premium spirits or high-end branded FMCG business in Europe. We are seeking someone who is both a strategic thinker and a doer, you’ll enjoy rolling your sleeves up and making things happen to deliver against sales targets. A natural relationship builder, you’ll develop and manage key partnerships with distributors, brokers and consultants as well as represent our clients 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 their 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 the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. Therefore, if we do not make contact within 5 working days this means your application was not successful. We are more than happy to discuss why if you would like to contact us.