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Senior Talent Partner | Connecting On-Trade Commercial Talent with Drinks Businesses
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for wine and a proven track record of winning new business?
Would you like to join one of the UK’s leading wine companies and play a key role in their continued growth?
The Business:
The Advocate Group is proud to be partnering with a pioneering leader in the wine industry. They are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the On Trade market in Yorkshire, actively developing new business opportunities while strengthening and expanding relationships with existing accounts.
The Role:
* Responsible for delivering sales targets and contributing to regional On-Trade objectives in collaboration with senior sales leadership
* Develop and manage account plans with key trade partners to drive profitability, rate of sale, and long-term business growth
* Provide exceptional customer service and maintain strong commercial relationships across a diverse account portfolio
* Identify and implement insight-led marketing and activation opportunities to support brand and portfolio growth
* Communicate brand strategy and vision clearly across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective execution at point of purchase
* Collaborate cross-functionally to align on strategic goals and support agile, well-informed commercial decisions
About You:
* 3+ years' experience in sales or business development within the wine & spirits industry, ideally WSET certified
* Proven success in winning new business and building brands in the On Trade channel (bars, restaurants, hotels)
* Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of customer P&Ls and market dynamics
* In-depth knowledge of premium wines and spirits, with a creative and solution-focused approach
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
* Energetic, self-motivated, and results-driven with a proactive, can-do attitude
* Up to £45,000 base salary
* Bonus
* Leading benefits and training
Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.
Call: 07441934127
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Beverage Manufacturing
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