Senior GM - Scotch Whisky Projects & Growth

MaxAccelerate; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Remote/hybrid working flexibility

Job summary

Whiskey Cask Group, a specialist Scotch whisky business, seeks an experienced General Manager to grow commercial activities and oversee bespoke whisky projects. You will manage client engagements, identify opportunities, and coordinate sourcing, bottling, packaging and delivery with suppliers and partners.

Ideal candidate has extensive whisky industry connections, strong deal-making skills and a track record in private-label or exclusive bottling projects, with ability to lead cross-functional

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant Scotch whisky industry experience.
• Established professional network within bottling, distilling, whisky sourcing or independent bottling sectors.
• Experience developing or managing private-label, bespoke bottling or exclusive whisky projects.
• Strong commercial and business development capabilities.
• Proven project management and supplier coordination experience.
• Understanding of whisky production, sourcing, bottling, packaging and associated costs.
• Excellent client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational and financial management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of business activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with private clients and international partners.
• Build a strong pipeline of potential clients and commercial projects.
• Develop proposals, commercial pricing and project budgets.
• Manage client relationships from initial enquiry through to contract negotiation and delivery.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships, new products and international expansion.
• Support the directors in developing and implementing the company's commercial strategy.
• Maintain and develop relationships with Scotch whisky distilleries, bottlers and suppliers.
• Source whisky stocks and bottling solutions for bespoke client projects.
• Coordinate bottling facilities, packaging suppliers, designers and logistics partners.
• Negotiate pricing, production schedules and commercial agreements.
• Identify reliable partners delivering premium whisky products.
• Manage bespoke whisky projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate whisky selection, bottling, labelling, packaging and presentation.
• Oversee production schedules, supplier performance and quality control.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and profitability.

Skills

Scotch whisky industry experience

Professional network in bottling/dist-

Private-label/bespoke bottling project

Commercial & business development

Project management & supplier coord

Understanding whisky production & cost

Client relationship management & nego

Organisational & financial management

Independent working & prioritisation

Job description

Whiskey Cask Group, a specialist Scotch whisky business, seeks an experienced General Manager to grow commercial activities and oversee bespoke whisky projects. You will manage client engagements, identify opportunities, and coordinate sourcing, bottling, packaging and delivery with suppliers and partners.

Ideal candidate has extensive whisky industry connections, strong deal-making skills and a track record in private-label or exclusive bottling projects, with ability to lead cross-functional