Wine Development Manager

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147Job Description:

Wine Development Manager – Leading Drinks Wholesaler –  York – Up to £40k

This company boasts an extensive range of fantastic products ranging from Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft drinks, with over 100 years in the industry. This client has a great presence around the North of England and works alongside some of the biggest names in the Hospitality business.

They are currently seeking a Wine Development Manager to manage account and build new business across the North East of the country. The Wine Development Manager will come from a background in Wholesale, have extensive WINE knowledge and be able to bring accounts in from the ON TRADE.

The ideal Wine Development Manager will have strong communication skills and work well within a team. This role reports directly to the Wine Director and will involve travel and proactive sales.

Wine Development Manager responsibilities include:

• New business development and existing business maintenance
• Building long-term trading relationships with the key volume and image accounts.
• Working closely with the ON TRADE Sector to promote the portfolio and signature products.  
• Delivering brand education & training to supplier, retailer and consumer
• Qualitative selection and development of customers.
• Identifying effective and beneficial sponsorship and promotional opportunities.
• Feedback of customer opportunities and competitor threats.

The Ideal Wine Development Manager:

• The candidate MUST come from a drinks background and have great understanding of the  ON TRADE
• Must have extensive experience for winning new business in the ON TRADE along with relationship building and account management.
• WSET Level 2 minimum
• Personable and keen to development, wants to the next company “superstar”
• Must be results focused with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be prepared to travel and work evenings and weekends when required.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to

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Location: York, North Yorkshire