Global Drinks Intel Publication and Awards
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience + uncapped commission on every award entry sold + profit share scheme after 12 months
Benefits: 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays, additional paid leave from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day, pension scheme, laptop, expenses.
Future benefits: private healthcare and enhanced profit share after 2 years.
Location: 100% remote (MUST BE UK-based), with occasional travel to London for judging sessions, events, and company meetings.
Start Date: Monday 5 January 2026
About Global Drinks Intel
Global Drinks Intel is a leading B2B publisher delivering high-level insight, data, and market intelligence across the global drinks industry. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are expanding our industry awards portfolio and seeking a driven and dynamic Commercial Manager to take this division to the next level.
www.drinks-intel.com
The Opportunity
This is a brand-new role within a rapidly growing area of the business, offering huge earning potential and a clear progression path to Awards Director.
You’ll play a pivotal role in scaling entry sales across our awards programmes — including the ESG Awards, New Product Awards, Global Drinks Awards, and Global Drinks Icons.
https://gdiesgawards.com/
https://gdinewproductawards.com/
Key Responsibilities
* Drive new business by selling award entries worldwide across all programmes.
* Make 20+ outbound calls daily and build 100+ new business contacts weekly.
* Manage and grow a global client pipeline using Zoho CRM with complete and accurate data.
* Collaborate with the Marketing team to support targeted promotional campaigns.
* Provide on-the-day support at judging sessions and industry events.
* Achieve and exceed monthly KPIs and revenue targets.
Qualifications
2 years in sales
5 years working in the commercial sector
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
About You
We’re looking for a self-starter who thrives in a target-driven environment and wants to build something exceptional.
You’ll bring:
* Proven sales experience (awards or events background preferred, but not essential).
* Excellent communication skills and confidence on the phone.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in CRM/data management.
* An entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to deliver results and grow a new business area.
* A collaborative attitude, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just another sales role — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a growing awards division within a respected global media business.
You’ll enjoy:
* Generous uncapped commission on every entry sold.
* A profit share scheme recognising your contribution to company success.
* A clear career path to Awards Director as the division expands.
* The freedom and trust of a fully remote role, with a supportive and ambitious team behind you.
If you’re a motivated sales professional looking for your next challenge and the chance to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and COVERING LETTER to : James@drinks-intel.com