North East On-Trade Area Sales Manager

Inverarity Morton; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent wine and spirits merchant is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the North East. The role involves managing on-trade relationships with bars, hotels, and restaurants, and achieving sales targets across the wine and spirits portfolio. Candidates should have proven experience in sales, strong knowledge of wine and spirits, and the ability to manage their territory effectively. The company offers generous benefits including annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension plan

Staff account

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an on-trade sales role.
• Strong wine and spirits knowledge, preferably with WSET qualifications.
• Ability to manage territory effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an on-trade customer base across the North East.
• Grow relationships with bars, restaurants, and hospitality groups.
• Deliver volume and margin targets across the portfolio.

Skills

On-trade sales experience

Wine and spirits knowledge

Territory management

Autonomous working

Relationship building

Education

WSET qualifications

Job description

A leading independent wine and spirits merchant is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the North East. The role involves managing on-trade relationships with bars, hotels, and restaurants, and achieving sales targets across the wine and spirits portfolio. Candidates should have proven experience in sales, strong knowledge of wine and spirits, and the ability to manage their territory effectively. The company offers generous benefits including annual leave and a pension plan.