Regional Sales Director | UK & Ireland

Stateside Brands; Dublin; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Brands, a rapidly growing spirits company, is seeking a Regional Sales Director for UK & Ireland based in Dublin, Ireland. You will lead strategy and execution of sales, distribution, and market development across all channels, driving volume, expanding distribution, and strengthening brand presence in the UK and Ireland.

Reporting to the VP of International Markets, you will own regional performance, manage distributor partnerships, and develop localized go-to-market plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of sales experience in alcoholic beverages.
• 5+ years in international sales with UK & Ireland ownership.
• Willing to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional commercial strategy for UK & Ireland, focusing on volume growth and distribution.
• Set country targets with distributors and importers; build forecasts and sales plans.
• Build and manage distributor relationships, ensuring performance and brand standards.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee pricing, promotions, and portfolio execution across markets.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with distributors; translate plans into actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for in-market success and supply continuity.
• Develop key accounts including regional chains and on/off-premise.

Skills

Sales experience

International sales

Distributor management

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM software

Sales reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regional Sales Director | UK & Ireland

Dublin, Dublin, IE

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1342

Salary Range: €130,000.00 To €150,000.00 Annually

Stateside Brands is a rapidly growing spirits company dedicated to producing premium-quality beverages Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, Stateside Sodas, Super Lyte Sports Drinks, and Stateside Vodka. With a focus on innovation and quality, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of products that reflect our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of International Markets, the Regional Sales Director | UK & Ireland will lead the strategy and execution of sales, distribution, and market development across all relevant channels in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This role owns regional performance, distributor partnerships, and localized go-to-market strategies to drive volume, expand distribution, and strengthen brand presence across diverse international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute regional commercial strategy across all relevant channels in the UK and Ireland a focus on volume growth and distribution expansion.
• Set country-level targets and partner with distributors and importers to develop accurate forecasts and executable sales plans.
• Build and lead high-impact distributor and importer relationships, holding partners accountable to performance, execution, and brand standards.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and distributor activity to identify risks and unlock growth opportunities.
• Drive consistent execution of pricing, promotions, and portfolio strategy across markets.
• Lead regular business reviews with distributors and importers to assess performance and define action plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and in-market success.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and continuity of supply across all markets.
• Support key account development including regional chains, on-premise, and off-premise opportunities.
• Represent the brand at trade shows, industry events, and key customer engagements.
• Develop distributor capabilities through training and ongoing support to strengthen in-market execution.
• Translate annual plans into quarterly and monthly targets, tracking performance and course-correcting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of sales experience in the alcoholic beverage industry.
• 5+ years in an international sales role with ownership of the UK and Ireland.
• Experience managing multiple distributors and/or sales regions concurrently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in inventory management and distribution.
• Based near an international airport in the UK or Ireland with willingness to travel up to 75%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with key account or national account management.
• Proficiency in using CRM and sales reporting tools.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word).

Compensation

• Estimated Base Salary Range: 130,000-150,000 EUR.
• Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and qualifications.
• The salary range refers to base salary only and is not inclusive of the total compensation package.

Stateside Brands is an equal opportunities employer committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015 and the Equal Status Acts 2000–2018.