Business Development Manager
Multiple Locations — London • Manchester • Birmingham • Edinburgh • Bristol
Commission-Heavy Package • Uncapped Earnings • Flexible & Field-Based
Podkováň Brewery has been crafting exceptional Czech lager for over 600 years. Now we’re bringing that tradition to the UK — and we’re looking for hungry, well-connected sales professionals to help us take it there.
We’re hiring Business Development Managers across multiple key UK cities. This is a commission-first role designed for self-starters who back themselves to open doors, build relationships, and earn well based on results. If you’re motivated by uncapped upside and want to get in early on a genuinely exciting brand, read on.
The Role
You’ll control new business development in your city — from prospecting to close. Working directly with bars, pubs, restaurants, and wholesalers, you’ll be the face of Podkováň in your market.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Winning new on-trade and wholesale listings across your territory
• Building and managing a strong pipeline from first contact to account activation
• Developing lasting relationships with key accounts, buyers, and venue operators
• Driving volume growth for Podkováň Classic Lager and Dark Lager
• Representing the brand at trade tastings, activations, and industry events
• Reporting on activity, forecasting accurately, and hitting monthly targets
What We’re Looking For
• Proven track record in field sales — drinks industry experience a strong plus
• Good knowledge of the on-trade scene in your city (pubs, bars, restaurants, independents)
• A natural relationship-builder with the confidence to approach cold accounts
• Commercially sharp — you understand margin, rate of sale, and how buyers think
• Self-managing and target-driven: you don’t need hand-holding to get results
• Genuine enthusiasm for quality beer and authentic brands
The Package
This is a commission-first structure built to reward performance:
• Low base retainer to cover your essentials
• Uncapped commission — your earnings grow directly with the accounts you win
• Performance bonuses for hitting key milestones
• The tools and samples you need to sell effectively
This structure suits someone who wants to be rewarded for what they actually do — not just for showing up.
Why Podkováň
• One of the most authentic Czech lagers on the market — brewed with natural spring water and 600+ years of craft
• A genuine gap in the UK market for a premium heritage lager with real provenance
• Get in on the ground floor of a growing UK operation — with the ability to progress as we scale
• Work alongside founders who are invested in your success
Interested? Get in touch.
We’re actively hiring across all key areas of the UK but London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Bristol top of the hit list. If you’re based in one of these cities and want to have a conversation, reach out directly. Referrals are also very welcome — and rewarded with free beer.
Duncan Carter
Sales Director, Podkováň Brewery
📞 07432 509758
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