Commercial Sales Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Roebuck Estates (http://www.roebuckestates.co.uk)

  Flexible, England

 

Commercial Sales Manager - Petworth, West Sussex 

Job Role & Responsibilities

 

Roebuck Estates are looking for a talented and experienced Commercial Sales Manager to lead export sales and new business development with off-trade and on-trade accounts to introduce Roebuck Estates’ award winning English sparkling wines across the world. We need a self-motivated professional with proven wine industry sales and marketing experience and an outstanding track record of winning successful listings with high-profile accounts. In this position, you will be responsible for meeting the Company’s annual sales targets across multiple channels to pre-assigned accounts and market segments in the UK and overseas.

Your duties will include building out distribution in export markets alongside new business creation domestically, with a focus on developing long lasting and mutually beneficial relationships, and helping to support business in channels including but not limited to hotel groups, Michelin-starred venues, partnering with event organisers appropriate for Roebuck Estates' premium brands, arranging for sponsorships of sporting and social occasions and assessing costs and competition..

In addition to being an excellent communicator, an ideal candidate will have strong influencer skills, high energy and drive, an extensive knowledge and an established network of industry contacts, including UK based wine, beer and spirits brand owners, marketing decision makers and drinks industry figures.  They will also have first-class customer relationship skillsets and will be able to demonstrate proven exceptional negotiation and leadership skills, with a track record of generating new business sales.

Responsibilities:

·         Provide partners and clients with excellent levels of support and service.

• Implement strategic plans to reach sales targets in specific markets and channels.
• Deliver account management and growth plans across a variety of sectors.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with export customers to build brand knowledge and increase customer loyalty.
• Deliver creative marketing solutions, tastings and customer focused marketing events to drive brand engagement
• Work with key partners to understand their business needs and goals for key partnerships.
• Secure and leverage large scale sponsorship opportunities to drive brand awareness and volume sales (e.g. Wimbledon, Goodwood, Royal Ascot, Polo in the Park, O2 Arena, Formula 1 Paddock Club, Glyndebourne, Covent Garden Opera House, Henley, Cowes Regattas, UK Government, Royal Family patronages, etc). 
• Create and deliver sales pitches and tender documents where required.

 

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree (preferably in marketing, business administration or a relevant field).

·         Diploma (Level 4) Wine and Spirits (WSET) – preferred not essential

·         A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

·         Capacity to manage various projects and work to tight deadlines.

·         Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.

·         Full right to work in the UK and a full drivers license (due to rural location)

·         Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

·         Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

·         Salary depending on experience

·         Generous holiday allowances

·         Company Pension scheme

·         Company Healthcare scheme

·         Discretionary bonus scheme

If you are passionate about wine, have a strong work ethic and want to immerse yourself in a dynamic and rapidly growing business and category, then we look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you into our growing team. To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]  Depending on the number of applicants, we reserve the right to interview from a shortlist. The final date for applications is Friday 15^th October and attention will only be given to applicants who display the relevant qualifications, experience and key behaviours as set out above. 

 

ABOUT ROEBUCK ESTATES

Located near Petworth in West Sussex, Roebuck Estates was founded by Michael Smith and John Ball, whose belief in the potential of the English wine industry sparked several years spent searching for and acquiring the perfect vineyard sites. Today, the Company owns and manages multiple vineyards throughout Sussex and produces award-winning English sparkling wines which are sold in the UK and distributed globally. Roebuck Estates maintains its focus on crafting traditional method sparkling wines from the classic Champenoise varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

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