London Sales Manager : Online Wine Wholesaler : up to A GBP 70,000
Company and Role Overview
My client is a unique business within the wine sector and is seeking a commercially driven Sales Manager to grow the companys presence in London. Backed by a broader global drinks group focused on operational excellence, technology and different way of buying, the business is beginning its journey into the on:trade area and wants someone to come in and establish this for them
This is a high:impact leadership role focused on driving the new arm of this business, securing listings and partnerships, strengthening customer relationship and building a a footprint in the city.
If you have a large on:trade network, are known to open doors and have a strong understanding of wine, then this is the role for you.
What the Role Offers
* Competitive salary performance:based bonus structure
* Opportunity to lead London on:trade sales strategy
* High level of ownership and autonomy
* Exposure to a premium and internationally sourced product portfolio
* Clear progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute the UK on:trade sales strategy across all avenues.
* Identify and secure new commercial partnerships and growth opportunities.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with national and regional buyers.
* Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share performance.
* Lead commercial negotiations and manage key customer accounts.
* Use sales data, forecasting tools, and CRM systems to improve commercial performance and pipeline management.
* Collaborate cross:functionally with operations, procurement, and marketing teams to support scalable growth and customer delivery.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Proven sales leader within FMCG and/or beers, wines and spirits.
* Strong track record of winning, managing and growing major accounts across on:trade channels
* Existing network of contacts in the desired places
* Commercially astute with strong negotiation and relationship:building skills
* Experienced in route:to:market strategy, pricing and promotions
* Confident using CRM systems, sales analytics and commercial reporting tools
* Experience scaling business into new areas.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to