Wine Growth & Training Manager (South Region)

St Austell Brewery; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Discounts on food and drink

Training & career development

Job summary

St Austell Brewery is seeking a Wine Development Manager to drive profitable wine sales in the Taunton area of England. You’ll secure new business, grow existing accounts and support Sales Development Managers to maximise wine opportunities across the region, acting as the wine specialist for customers.

With a minimum of two years in commercial sales and proven ability to build strong client relationships, you’ll train staff, develop wine lists, and collaborate with suppliers on promotions while

Qualifications

• Proven wine knowledge and passion for wine industry.
• Minimum two years' experience in a commercial sales environment.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Confident presenting and delivering engaging training sessions.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while prioritising effectively.
• Knowledge of local hospitality market and trading area.
• Full UK driving licence.
• WSET Level 3 Award in Wines or equivalent.
• Experience in wine wholesale, hospitality or drinks industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable wine sales by securing new business across the region.
• Grow existing customer accounts and maximise wine opportunities.
• Support Sales Development Managers with wine initiatives.
• Act as region's wine specialist through consultancy and training.
• Develop wine lists and provide category development support.
• Deliver wine training, tastings and events for customers and team.
• Collaborate with suppliers on promotions and product launches.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation

Time management

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Education

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Austell Brewery is seeking a Wine Development Manager to drive profitable wine sales in the Taunton area of England. You’ll secure new business, grow existing accounts and support Sales Development Managers to maximise wine opportunities across the region, acting as the wine specialist for customers.

With a minimum of two years in commercial sales and proven ability to build strong client relationships, you’ll train staff, develop wine lists, and collaborate with suppliers on promotions while