Sales, South Wales & Bristol

Liberty Wines Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned beverage company in the UK is seeking sales representatives to manage existing accounts and develop new business within the On-trade and Off-trade markets. The ideal candidates will have strong sales skills, extensive wine knowledge, and the ability to meet targets in a competitive environment. The role offers numerous benefits including a personal bonus, holiday options, and opportunities for training and development. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to excellence in the beverage industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Personal bonus up to 5%

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel insurance

Retail and technology discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in selling to the On-trade with existing industry contacts.
• Ability to work independently and meet sales targets.
• Strong wine knowledge, preferably at WSET Diploma level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop existing customer accounts to achieve sales targets.
• Develop new business opportunities in the On-trade and Off-trade.
• Conduct Liberty Wines events such as tastings and tutorials.

Skills

Sales ability

Account management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Wine knowledge

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Liberty Wines Sales team is growing, and we’re recruiting five new sales representatives across the UK.

As part of our expansion we are looking for someone to drive commercial performance by managing existing accounts and developing new business in the On‑trade and Off‑trade across South Wales and Bristol.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and develop existing customer accounts to achieve FY budgeted revenue and margin target
• Develop new business opportunities to achieve FY new business target
• Sell the Liberty Wines portfolio to the On and Off-trade within designated area
• Manage sales of specific brands/products to annually agreed targets
• Manage expenses to budget
• Act as an ambassador for Liberty Wines
• Conduct Liberty Wines events such as tastings and tutorials and support customer activity
• Regularly review Sales vs. Budget report to analyse sales patterns
• Identify areas of focus and implement strategies to build turnover and profit and develop new business
• Collate, analyse and summarise monthly performance

About you

• Ability to sell to and grow accounts in both the On and Off-trade and meeting sales targets
• Develop new business opportunities to achieve FY new business target
• Self‑motivated with a positive outlook and excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to deal with administrative tasks efficiently
• Strong wine empathy and ability to demonstrate wine knowledge, preferably at WSET Diploma level
• IT proficient including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Candidates should have experience selling to the On‑trade and possess existing industry contacts

What you can expect

• 25 days holiday excluding public holidays increasing after 2 years’ service and the option to buy additional days
• Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary, based on performance against key objectives
• Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave.
• Cycle to work & electric car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel insurance
• Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts

Liberty Wines is an award‑winning company and accredited silver by Investors in People which offers excellent opportunities for training and development alongside a great working environment (and an even better coffee machine).

We encourage all our employees to further their wine knowledge through our in‑house Liberty Wines Academy and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) courses alongside building skills and experience over the course of their professional development.

Liberty Wines celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.