Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

London

Up to £45,000 base salary + travel allowance + bonus

Do you want to work for the leading wine producer in the UK with a premium range of still and sparkling wines?

Are you a driven individual who is highly commercial and has a passion for creating and maintaining long term relationships with regional groups and IFT accounts?

The Advocate Group are currently representing a leading English wine producer with a portfolio of luxury wines that are sold into prestige On Trade venues and retailers. They are looking for a Business Development Manager to seek out new prospects to partner with and manage lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and growing key On-Trade accounts, including regional groups and IFT venues
• Driving volume, distribution, and brand visibility across the brand portfolio
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities across hotel, bars, and restaurant venues
• Building strong route-to-market partnerships
• Delivering on KPIs around volume, distribution growth, and new business
• Supporting marketing activations, trade events, and brand campaign
• Operating across diverse venues - from late-night to premium cocktail bars

About You:

• Wine experience is desirable but drinks experience is required
• Proven track record in account development and new business
• Commercially minded with exposure/understanding of P&L
• Highly self-motivated and energetic
• Supporting marketing activations, trade events, and brand campaign

If the role and responsibilities sound like they are a fit for you - then I'd love to speak to you!

Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click "Apply Now" to be considered for this vacancy.

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The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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