Business Development Manager – Award-Winning Wine Importer – Berkshire – Up to £50,000 plus package
We are partnered with an award-winning wine importer who are looking to grow out their commercial team. This business has a strong reputation with regards to producer quality and product, along with a track record in success across both the on and off trade.
As Business Development Manager, you will take end-to-end responsibility for your accounts, leading the commercial agenda and delivering sustainable growth. You will own the P&L, drive annual planning, and build strong, long-term customer relationships while collaborating cross-functionally to execute best-in-class category and brand strategies.
This is a high-impact role which required an energetic and driven business developer to not only manage retail accounts, but deliver impact across online businesses and wider trade.
Company Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus package
* Hybrid working (2 days per week in Berkshire office)
* Opportunity to work with a market-leading portfolio of wines
* A collaborative and ambitious working environment
The Business Development Manager responsibilities:
* Develop new business across a range of accounts - including retail and online.
* Manage and develop major national retail accounts, including Waitrose and Majestic
* Own full P&L accountability, ensuring delivery of revenue, margin, and profitability targets
* Lead annual business planning cycles, including JBPs and promotional strategies
* Negotiate trading terms, pricing, and promotional activity with customers
* Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
* Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to deliver aligned plans
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across customer organisations
The ideal Business Development Manager Candidate:
* Proven experience in a Business Development Manager or similar role within FMCG, ideally drinks or wine
* Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable P&L ownership
* Experience managing major UK retail accounts
* Skilled negotiator with a track record of delivering growth
* Highly analytical with the ability to turn insights into action
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Passion for wine is advantageous, but not essential
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment /
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