Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Prescot (must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting)
Salary: £30,000 per year + commission
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About ThinK Wine Group
ThinK Wine Group produces our own award-winning Prosecco and Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé. Our products are reduced in calories, 0% carbs, reduced in sugar, and 100% vegan and organic. As a luxury, sustainability-focused brand, we pride ourselves on quality, innovation, and doing things differently.
We are a fast-paced, creative, and passionate team that believes in working hard, playing hard, and supporting one another. We’re now looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to help grow our presence and manage customer relationships – while also taking on a leadership role managing a small team.
The Role
As ThinK Wines new Account Manager, you will:
- Manage and grow a small sales/support team
- Drive new business from both new and existing clients
- Build long-term relationships with wholesale and hospitality accounts
- Work closely with the Director and Marketing teams
- Take ownership of your calendar, leads, and CRM
- Be hands-on, proactive, and self-motivated
- Represent the brand at events and tastings
Key Responsibilities
- Hit monthly sales targets (wholesale, events, and business to business)
- Develop and lead a small team to support business development
- Approach hospitality venues to generate new accounts
- Manage all new leads via our CRM system and maintain strong calendar discipline
- Deliver and pack wine orders when needed (company van provided)
- Organise and host wine tastings and promotional events
- Attend and sell at indoor and outdoor events, including:
- Food & drink festivals
- Outdoor hospitality and networking events
- Private/corporate events
- Use social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) to promote the brand and connect with influencers
- Attend weekly team meetings and business coaching sessions
- Flexibility for evening and weekend work (with time in lieu)
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ sales experience (preferred but not required)
- Confident in client-facing roles and cold outreach
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Natural relationship builder with a proactive mindset
- Self-starter who thrives in a target-driven environment
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Someone eager to grow within the business and build a team around them
- Creative thinker who loves events and engaging with people
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential – company van provided)
Perks & Benefits
- £26,000-30,000 base salary + commission
- Employee discount on products
- Casual dress (with a smart dress policy when customer-facing)
- Company events & socials
- Flexitime
- Weekly team support and coaching sessions
- Opportunities for travel and creativity in a growing brand
If you’re driven, passionate about wine, love meeting people, and want to be part of a team that’s building something special — we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: THINKBDM
Expected start date: 04/09/2025