On-Trade Wine Brand Ambassador & Growth Lead

Freixenet Copestick Limited; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension contributions

Staff discounts

Private health cover

25 days annual leave + birthday day

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Income protection and life assurance

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Bolney Wine Estate in the UK is seeking an On-Trade Sales & Brand Ambassador to grow Bolney's presence in premium hotels, restaurants and bars. You will educate on the estate's heritage and English wines, build relationships with sommeliers and buyers, and deliver brand experiences that drive commercial growth.

You will host tastings, dinners and staff trainings, identify opportunities for new listings, and collaborate with the estate and wider Freixenet Copestick teams to strengthen Bolney's

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, business development or account management in wine or premium hospitality.
• Understanding of UK premium hospitality and on-trade market to win new business.
• Strong commercial awareness including pricing, margins and profitability.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Wine education background or enthusiasm; WSET 3+ would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new customers across premium hotels, restaurants, bars and hospitality venues.
• Develop relationships with sommeliers, F&B directors, GMs and buyers to grow distribution.
• Share Bolney's heritage and winemaking story to educate customers.
• Host tastings, dinners, visits and staff training to educate and inspire.

Skills

Sales & business development

Account management

CRM experience

Wine knowledge

Negotiation

Job description

Bolney Wine Estate in the UK is seeking an On-Trade Sales & Brand Ambassador to grow Bolney's presence in premium hotels, restaurants and bars. You will educate on the estate's heritage and English wines, build relationships with sommeliers and buyers, and deliver brand experiences that drive commercial growth.

You will host tastings, dinners and staff trainings, identify opportunities for new listings, and collaborate with the estate and wider Freixenet Copestick teams to strengthen Bolney's