Senior Business Development Manager

Candidates should have:

• Extensive experience selling spirits into the UK spirits market (>2 years is an absolute must)
• Relationships across the full range of UK routes to market with exceptional relationships in London RTMs;
• Established and strong rapport built up over many years with small and mid-sized independent venue groups and large national venue groups within the ontrade;
• A track record in identifying and securing new export markets and activating new business with importer/distributors in these markets;
• Strong reporting skills, attention to detail, methodical organisation and relentless hard work are all essential to smashing KPIs. Equally you must have the gift of the gab, a thick skin and a vigour and enthusiasm to brand build – aka born for sales;
• Experience managing small teams within a similar sales environment or excellent people management skills and the willingness and passion to drive a small team to succeed.

The Opportunity

This role is a rare opportunity to join an industry leading distillery at a pivotal stage in its next strong upward growth spirt.

The successful candidate will be remunerated at an agreed rate commensurate with their ability to drive sales.  Salary will reflect the value you can create.

Quarterly performance bonuses are paid subject to achievement of KPIs. Expenses for travel and other sundries are reimbursed monthly.

The company has an employee equity plan at its disposal to reward and incentivise employees that show exceptional results over an extended period of time.

Remuneration is reviewed in real time so the opportunity exists to propel your career for a driven person and you wont be subject to big corporate annual review timelines.

Please email a short letter (this is compulsory to be shortlisted) outlining your interest and attributes that make you the perfect candidate plus your CV (keeping it to a maximum of 2 pages please).