Regional Wine Growth & Training Manager

Rashleigh Arms; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Discounts on food & drink

Discounts in Visitors Centre shop

Accommodation discount

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Health plan

Career development

Job summary

St Austell Brewery in the South West is seeking a Wine Development Manager to drive profitable wine sales across the Dorset and Hampshire region. You will secure new business, grow existing accounts and support Sales Development Managers with expert wine advice and category thinking.

As the region's wine specialist, you will train customers, develop wine lists and collaborate with suppliers to deliver engaging offers, while upholding the company values and delivering strong results.

Qualifications

• Proven wine knowledge and a genuine passion for the wine industry.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a commercial sales environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify profitable opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by securing new wine business and growing existing accounts across the region.
• Act as a trusted wine specialist, building relationships through consultancy, list development and category support.
• Identify opportunities to increase wine distribution, premiumisation and profitability.
• Deliver wine training, tastings, events and educational support for customers and the sales team.
• Collaborate with suppliers on promotions, product launches and customer events.
• Analyse customer performance and collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service.
• Represent St Austell Brewery as an ambassador, upholding company values and standards.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Training delivery

Organisational skills

CRM systems

Driving licence

Education

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

St Austell Brewery in the South West is seeking a Wine Development Manager to drive profitable wine sales across the Dorset and Hampshire region. You will secure new business, grow existing accounts and support Sales Development Managers with expert wine advice and category thinking.

As the region's wine specialist, you will train customers, develop wine lists and collaborate with suppliers to deliver engaging offers, while upholding the company values and delivering strong results.