Wholesale Account Manager – Global Wine Producer – London – Up to £50,000 plus car allowance

Fancy working for a long-standing wine producer? 

I am very excited to be working exclusively with this global wine producer who are expanding their team in London. This business has been around for over 300 years and offers an extensive range of still and sparkling, covering varieties such as Chablis, Beaujolais, Rhone and Burgundy (to name a few!).

They are looking for a Wholesale Account Manager who can directly manage relationships with London Route-to-Market partners along with driving the growth across the on-trade. The Wholesale Account Manager will play a strategic and commercial role managing relationships with businesses such as Liberty & Matthew Clark, along with driving rate of sales across premium on-trade venues.

This role is designed for a candidate with a strong network across the on-trade and experience managing RTM / Wholesale partnerships.  

Company Benefits

• Competitive package and bonus scheme
• Fantastic car allowance including 45p per mile allowance.
• Progression, training and growth from your line manager, one of the leaders in Senior sales.

The Wholesale Account Manager responsibilities:

• Managing the full sales cycle, from prospect identification through to securing new listings
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with distributor sales teams and on-trade customers
• Developing and executing tailored business plans to drive volume and revenue growth
• Delivering engaging product tastings, training sessions, and customer events
• Coordinating and hosting client visits to European winery estates
• Identifying and implementing marketing initiatives to increase product visibility and rate of sale
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback
• Maintaining accurate reporting, journey planning, and administrative records
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and responsible business practices

The ideal Wholesale Account Manager Candidate:

• Proven experience in wine sales, with a strong track record in on-trade business development
• Established network within the London hospitality sector
• WSET Level 3 (or equivalent) with a passion for wine; French wine knowledge advantageous
• Good understanding of the UK on-trade landscape and routes to market
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and results-driven
• Strong administrative and time management capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business tools

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment / mark@corecruitment.com

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