South East England Wine Business Development Lead

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

Job summary

A leading wine distributor is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to expand its presence across South East England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both the On and Off-trade, proven track record in achieving sales targets, and extensive industry contacts. Responsibilities include winning new customers, building relationships, and collaborating with the sales team. The position offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance, within a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Personal bonus up to 5%

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel insurance

Retail and wellbeing discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in winning new customers in both the On and Off-trade.
• Extensive industry contacts within the on‑trade.
• Ability to deal with administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Win new customers in strategic regions to drive growth.
• Work with the sales team to develop new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with key prospects to win business.

Skills

Proactive

Strong wine knowledge

Good organisational skills

IT proficiency

Strong commercial relationships

Education

WSET Diploma level

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading wine distributor is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to expand its presence across South East England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both the On and Off-trade, proven track record in achieving sales targets, and extensive industry contacts. Responsibilities include winning new customers, building relationships, and collaborating with the sales team. The position offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance, within a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.