Account Manager (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

Full Time

  Grape Passions Ltd (http://www.grapepassions.co.uk)

  Remote working, Cambs, Suffolk, Herts, Nth London, England

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic sales professional to join our team. We are seeking a positive and motivated individual to manage existing accounts and secure new business across the On Trade sector, throughout Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and into London.

Since opening our doors 16 years ago Grape Passions has built a strong reputation for providing quality wines with excellent service, and we are very excited to be expanding our team as we continue to grow.

Why join the Grape Passions team?

  • This is an exciting opportunity offering a chance to be part of a growing, established company
  • Work with interesting, quality and award winning wines many of which are exclusive to Grape Passions
  • If you take pride in providing a reliable and quality service and enjoy being part of a busy and friendly team this is the role for you!

Based from home, you will be visiting prospective and existing customers within your territory, with regular travel to the head office in Witham, Essex.

The role involves:

  • Developing new business in the territory by visiting premium On Trade outlets including restaurants/pubs/hotels and function venues
  • Meeting and exceeding targets for the territory through organic growth in existing business and securing new business outlets
  • Assisting customers with wine lists, marketing support, training and winemaker dinners
  • Seeking out new business opportunities – researching potential new customers and cold calling will be an essential part of the role
  • Weekly reporting and journey planning

The successful applicant will need:

  • Great communication and presentation skills
  • A genuine passion for wines and the On Trade sector
  • Good organisational skills are essential
  • Excellent people skills, capable of building strong working relationships
  • To be well presented, confident and personable
  • Good spoken and written English Language skills
  • A proven ability to work within a team and meet deadlines
  • To be highly motivated and keen to work independently
  • Good wine & spirits knowledge, though full training on our range will be given
  • Full UK driving license and access to a car essential
  • IT proficient including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

The package

  • Competitive salary with generous bonus
  • Generous mileage allowance
  • Contribution to company pension scheme
  • Company laptop and mobile phone
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Staff discount on all wines and champagnes

How To Apply

Please send your CV together with a covering letter to Kay Soudah

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