Wine Development Manager

COREcruitment; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks company in the North East is seeking a Wine Development Manager to manage accounts and build new business. This role focuses on developing long-term relationships and driving growth in independent venues. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in the drinks sector, particularly in the ON TRADE and must be results-driven with excellent communication skills. This position offers autonomy in managing one's schedule and the opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Autonomy in schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in the ON TRADE and wine industry is essential.
• A proven track record in winning new business.
• Personable and eager to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and build new business across the North East.
• Develop long-term trading relationships with key accounts.
• Deliver brand education and training to clients.

Skills

Drinks background

New business development

Relationship building

Account management

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

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Wine Development Manager – Leading Drinks Business - Newcastle & The North East - £45,000 plus car allowance and bonus

I am very excited to be once again working with one of my favourite drinks businesses in the North of England. This business has been established for a number of years and has shown some impressive growth, along with a track record in developing and progressing teams.

They are currently seeking a Wine Development Manager to manage account and build new business across the North East of the country. The Wine Development Manager will be responsible for managing a developing territory, work with key accounts and drive growth in independent venues. The ideal Wine Development Manager will be on the ball and super passionate about the wine trade.

This is an excellent opportunity to have autonomy over your schedule, build the wine portfolio further and manage the training and development within the on trade!

Wine Development Manager responsibilities include:

• New business development and existing business maintenance, with commercial management of P&L and week mapping.
• Building long-term trading relationships with the key volume and image accounts.
• Working closely with the ON TRADE Sector to promote the portfolio and signature products.
• Delivering brand education & training to supplier, retailer and consumer
• Qualitative selection and development of customers.
• Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.
• Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.

The Ideal Wine Development Manager:

• The candidate MUST come from a drinks background and have great understanding of the ON TRADE & wine.
• Must have extensive experience for winning new business in the ON TRADE along with relationship building and account management.
• Personable and keen to development, wants to the next company “superstar”
• Must be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be prepared to travel and work evenings and weekends when required.