General Manager, Scotch Whisky Projects & Growth (Remote)

MaxAccelerate; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior role

Ownership of growth

Global expansion

Remote work from Dubai

Autonomy

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Whiskey Cask Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead Scotch whisky projects and business development. The role combines commercial growth, project management, supplier relationships and day-to-day operations across international client projects.

Candidate must have extensive whisky industry knowledge, a robust professional network and a track record in private-label or bespoke bottling programmes, with strong client and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Direct experience within the Scotch whisky industry is essential.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Scotch whisky.
• Established network within bottling, distilling, sourcing or independent bottling sectors.
• Experience managing private-label, bespoke bottling or luxury whisky projects.
• Strong commercial, project management and supplier coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with private clients and international partners.
• Build a pipeline of clients and commercial projects.
• Develop proposals, pricing and project budgets.
• Manage client relationships from enquiry to delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, production schedules and commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with bottling facilities, packaging suppliers and logistics partners.
• Oversee bespoke whisky projects from concept to completion.
• Monitor financial performance, costs and margins.

Skills

Whisky industry exp

Industry network

Private-label bottling

Project management

Commercial development

Client relationships

Financial management

Independent working

Job description

Whiskey Cask Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead Scotch whisky projects and business development. The role combines commercial growth, project management, supplier relationships and day-to-day operations across international client projects.

Candidate must have extensive whisky industry knowledge, a robust professional network and a track record in private-label or bespoke bottling programmes, with strong client and stakeholder management.