Prestige Sales Manager

TipTopJob; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses and 11

Travel with wine allowance

Work with unique wine portfolio

Collaborative, passionate team

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Prestige Sales Manager for London to drive growth in the luxury wine on-trade sector. You will manage relationships with premium bars and restaurants while promoting a curated portfolio of artisanal wines from around the world.

The role emphasizes building brand stories, negotiating pricing, and expanding market presence with a track record in premium beverage sales. This is a London-based, on-site opportunity with a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in wine, spirits, or premium beverages.
• Strong network of contacts in high-end bars and restaurants.
• Deep knowledge and passion for global wines and artisanal categories.
• Ability to sell wine with demonstrated pricing negotiations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by increasing sales within Prestige and Luxury on-trade (pubs, bars, restaurants).
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts for long-term partnerships.
• Develop and execute tailored sales strategies to meet customer needs and company objectives.
• Launch new producers into the market and develop brand plans across key regions.
• Communicate the stories of our wine selections to customers and teams.
• Meet with customers to discuss products, market trends and growth opportunities.
• Represent the brand at tastings, events and industry gatherings.

Skills

Sales experience

Wine knowledge

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Networking

Job description

Prestige Sales Manager : Award Winning Wine Importer : London : Up to A GBP 70,000 plus package

I am excited to be partnered with a leading independent wine importer and distributor which has been a regular in the Harpers Best Drink Supplier for a number of years. This business with almost 10 years in the industry has a well:known and highly regarded portfolio of producers covering several exciting locations.

Are you passionate about unique, artisanal wines and driven to grow business within premium bars and restaurants? They are seeking an experienced Prestige Sales Manager to join their boutique wine importing company. With a curated portfolio of rare, exceptional wines from around the world, they cater to discerning clients who appreciate craftsmanship and heritage.

The ideal candidate will have experience across Londons Luxury on trade along with a passion for premium European and global wines.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance:based bonuses and commission
• Travel included along with a wine budget.
• Opportunity to work with a unique portfolio of globally sourced wines
• Collaborative, passionate, and supportive work environment

Your Role As The Prestige Sales Manager Will Include

• Drive business growth by increasing sales volumes and securing new business within the Prestige and Luxury on:trade sector (pubs, bars, restaurants).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring long:term partnerships.
• Develop and execute tailored sales strategies to meet customer needs and company objectives.
• Launching new producers into market, along with developing brand plans and strategy across key regions.
• Collaborate with our team to understand and communicate the unique stories of our wine selections
• Regularly meet with customers to discuss product offerings, market trends, and growth opportunities.
• Represent our brand at tastings, events, and industry gatherings

Have You Achieved Any Of The Following

• A proven track record in sales within the wine, spirits, or premium beverage industry
• A strong network of contacts in high:end bars and restaurants.
• Deep knowledge and passion for global wines, with an understanding of unique and artisanal wine categories
• The ability to sell wine and have a track record in negotiations and pricing.
• Exceptional communication and relationship:building skills