Managing Director
West Sussex, England, United Kingdom ·
Location: On-site with ability to travel
Full-time
About the job
We're Hiring: Managing Director
Location: West Sussex
Salary: Dependent on experience
Sector: Wine / Beverages
About the Company:
Highweald Wines is a privately owned vineyard and winery with 114 acres under vine over 3 vineyards, a state-of-the-art winery, and a thriving visitor centre in West Sussex. Our award-winning sparkling and still wines are already listed in leading London venues, and we are now seeking a Managing Director to drive the commercial growth and market expansion of the business.
This role is focused on building sales, distribution, and brand presence working alongside our expert vineyard and winemaking team.
The Role: Managing Director
As our next Managing Director, you'll take the reins of day-to-day operations, working closely alongside our visionary Founder to guide the business into its next phase of growth. You'll bring strategic direction, commercial discipline, and people-first leadership; supported by a talented senior team and an active, engaged Board.
We are looking for a market-focused leader with a proven experience in the drinks industry, preferably wine, strong commercial acumen and sales leadership, experience upscaling a brand in a competitive industry, and the ability to build partnerships and drive new routes to market.
What We're Looking For
You're commercially astute and emotionally intelligent leader who thrives on meaningful work and brings a clear sense of purpose.
You'll need to bring:
Proven leadership experience in a scaling or founder-led business within the drinks industry
Passion for people, culture, and a values-driven leadership approach
A strategic mindset but with a hands-on approach
Why This Role Matters
This is a unique opportunity to take the helm of a premium English sparkling wine estate and shape its growth strategy in one of the UK's most exciting drinks categories.
If you are commercially driven, market-focused, and passionate about the drinks industry, we'd love to hear from you
This is more than a job. It is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected, purpose-led company, with the full support of its Founder and Board.