If you're looking for a role that blends creativity with commercial thinking, where you can build brands, develop standout trade marketing campaigns, and work with world-class wine producers, this could be the perfect next step.
North South Wines is a fast-growing, forward-thinking wine distributor, proudly B Corp certified, and determined to do things differently.
* Salary: £40-£45K
* Up to 10% annual bonus
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
* 25 days holiday
* Vitality membership
* 2 days a week in the office
Why this role?
North South Wines isn't your average wine distributor.
Founded in 2014 with a mission to champion better business in wine distribution, they've grown rapidly into a £33m turnover business selling around 18 million bottles a year, while staying agile, people-focused and values-led.
In 2023 they became the UK's first B Corp wine distributor, and in 2025 they were named Agent of the Year (Medium Size) at the IWC Industry Awards. A brilliant opportunity for a Brand Manager who wants to take ownership of a portfolio of key brands and play a pivotal role in shaping trade marketing strategy, category performance, and NPD across grocery and independent channels.
You'll be joining a team built on Commitment, Tenacity, Collaboration, Courage and Integrity, and you'll feel those values in the way they work every day.
The Role…
As Brand Manager, you'll be responsible for the production and implementation of creative and innovative trade-focussed brand plans in partnership with the brand owner.
Take full ownership of your portfolio, driving growth through strategic trade marketing, category management, customer insight, and brand storytelling, ensuring they consistently deliver exceptional results for both their customers and winery partners.
You'll also play a key role in identifying opportunities for new distribution, supporting new product development, and ensuring every activity is commercially sound, creatively strong, and rooted in ROI.
This is a hands-on role that requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and stakeholders.
The Company…
North South Wines is forward-thinking wine distributor, an importer that is passionate about sourcing exciting wines and distributing them in a way that best serves the customer and the planet.
They are part-owned by three wineries, giving them a unique advantage: Set up to directly supply better quality, better value products, and driven to build long-term partnerships that are based on trust, transparency and shared ambition.
Motivated to champion better business in wine distribution by providing excellent customer service, investing in workplace wellbeing, reducing our impact on the environment and nurturing strong partner relationships.
You…
This role would suit someone with demonstrable experience managing brands or customer marketing within FMCG or drinks, with a strong track record of delivery. Whether you are an exisiting brand manager in FMCG or an ambitious assistant brand manager looking for a step up this could be the perfect opportunity to drive your career forward.
We are looking for commercially sharp, creatively minded, and confident individuals that can work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and bring a proactive mindset to problem solving this opportunity is well worth exploring further.
If you would like to find out more about this role please get in touch with Jake Merrick-Wren -
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