Sales Executive

White Recruitment Construction; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Drinks Sales Executive for a field-based role in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business within the on-trade sector, building relationships with key hospitality venues. A competitive salary of £35,000 is offered, along with a generous bonus scheme, company car, and benefits, providing an exciting opportunity for career progression within a growing team.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Company car

Pension scheme

Staff benefits including wellbeing benefits and retail discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in on-trade drinks sales within the North East.
• Strong track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities within the on-trade sector.
• Develop tailored sales strategies to meet targets.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers in hospitality.

Skills

On-trade drinks sales experience

New business development

Relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Drinks Sales Executive (On-Trade)

Newcastle (Field-based)

£35,000 per annum

Beverage / Hospitality Sales

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, outgoing, and target-driven Drinks Sales Executive to join a brand new team specialising in on-trade sales across the North East. You’ll be responsible for driving new business across a wide range of hospitality venues – including bars, restaurants, pubs, and hotels.

You’ll be passionate about the drinks industry, confident in building long‑term relationships, and experienced in delivering results in a competitive, fast-paced sales environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities within the on-trade sector across Newcastle.
• Develop tailored sales strategies to meet targets and increase brand visibility across your territory.
• Build strong relationships with key decision‑makers in hospitality venues.
• Deliver regular reporting on sales performance, trends, and market insights.
• Collaborate with internal marketing and supply teams to support product launches and campaigns.
• Represent the brand at trade events, tastings, and customer activations.

About You

• Proven experience in on‑trade drinks sales within the North East
• Strong track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts.
• Confident, outgoing, and able to build rapport quickly with a wide range of clients.
• Self‑motivated and target‑driven, with a proactive approach to meeting and exceeding KPIs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North East.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000
• Generous bonus scheme
• Company car
• Pension scheme
• Generous staff benefits scheme including wellbeing benefits, retail discounts and cycle to work scheme.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing team

Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Sales Executive opportunity.

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