Business Development Manager

Brightwater Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager with a passion for wine to cover the West of Ireland. You will join an experienced sales team focused on supplying quality wines to hospitality businesses and driving growth across the region.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with on-trade accounts, ongoing product training, and a proactive approach to achieving sales targets within the wine and beverage sector.

Qualifications

• Background in on-trade sales and business development in wine/beverage/hospitality sectors.
• Passion for wine; WSET qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, social media) and a full, clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and convert new on-trade accounts to grow territory sales and market share.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers and drive ongoing sales growth.
• Collaborate with the team to meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals.
• Be the go-to contact for clients, resolving issues and offering guidance to ensure satisfaction.
• Attend regular product training and stay informed on industry trends and updates.

Skills

On-trade sales

Business development

Customer relationships

Education

WSET qualifications (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

Driver's license

Job description

Looking for a Business Development Manager with good knowledge of the wine industry to work for a leading supplier of quality wines into the hospitality industry. This role will be to cover the West of Ireland and you will be part of an experienced, dynamic sales team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and convert new on-trade accounts to grow your territory's sales and market share.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing customers, ensuring excellent service and ongoing sales growth.
• Collaborate with the wider team to consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals.
• Be the point of contact for clients, resolving issues and offering expert guidance to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Attend regular product training and stay informed on industry trends, product updates, and competitor activity.

Experience/Requirements

• Background in on-trade sales and business development, ideally within the wine, beverage, or hospitality industry.
• A passion for wine is essential; WSET qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, social media platforms) and a full, clean driver’s license are required.