The Cork Club
Business Development Executive (Comission-Based)
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Business Development Executive (Commission-Based)
Flexible Part-Time Opportunity | London | 10% Commission
About The Cork Club
The Cork Club is building the UK’s leading wine community for young professionals.
At its heart is our monthly members’ club, running from September to June, where the same community comes together each month to discover exceptional wines, meet new people and continue learning together. Every evening follows our tried-and-tested format, combining six carefully selected wines, expert wine host and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that strikes the perfect balance between learning and meeting new people. It’s a format our members know, love and return for month after month.
Following two successful seasons in Battersea, we’re launching our second monthly club in the City this September, bringing The Cork Club to two London communities.
Alongside our members’ clubs, we also deliver premium corporate wine tastings, private celebrations and bespoke events for companies and individuals looking for memorable wine experiences.
Our Vision
To become the UK’s go-to brand for unforgettable wine experiences.
Our Values
We believe great businesses are built the old-fashioned way.
By earning trust, building genuine relationships and creating experiences that people genuinely want to tell their friends about.
In a world of endless subscriptions, constant advertising and businesses competing for our attention, we’d rather earn recommendations than buy them.
We don’t believe every partnership is the right partnership, or that every opportunity should be monetised.
Whether we’re hosting a members’ tasting, a corporate tasting or a private celebration, our aim is always the same: to create an experience that’s genuinely worth people’s time.
That’s why we’re thoughtful about who we work with, protective of the trust people place in us, and always focused on creating long-term value rather than chasing short-term wins.
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Everything we do comes back to one simple question:
“Will this make The Cork Club better for the people we’re serving?”
If the answer is yes, we’ll give it everything we’ve got.
If the answer is no, we’ll politely walk away.
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The Role
This is a flexible business development role for someone who enjoys creating opportunities and isn’t afraid to put themselves out there.
Your primary focus will be helping grow The Cork Club’s corporate and private events business, while also identifying opportunities that support the wider growth of The Cork Club.
This includes generating bookings for:
- Corporate team socials
- Client entertainment
- Office events
- Private celebrations
- Networking events
- Brand experiences
- Alumni (school and university) networks
No two weeks will look the same.
One day you might be reaching out to companies about a corporate tasting.
The next you could be approaching a venue that would make a fantastic Cork Club home, introducing yourself to a potential partner, creating LinkedIn content, following up on enquiries or developing new ways to generate bookings and awareness.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys using their initiative, thinking commercially and trying new ideas.
Cold outreach, networking, relationship building and content creation will all play a part. There isn’t a rigid sales script - we’re much more interested in someone who can think creatively and spot opportunities.
You’ll have everything you need to succeed, including pricing, sales materials, event information and ongoing support, but you’ll also have the freedom to shape how you approach the role.
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What You’ll Receive
- 10% commission on every new booking, plus repeat booking commission
- Complete flexibility around your existing career
- Freedom to shape how we grow
- Complimentary access to most Cork Club events
- Real responsibility from day one
- The chance to help build a brand from the ground up
- Significant opportunities to grow role as The Cork Club expands
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Who We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:
- Works in London, particularly within the City
- Naturally enjoys meeting new people and building relationships
- Has a strong professional or social network
- Is ambitious and entrepreneurial
- Wants to earn additional income alongside their current role
- Enjoys hospitality, food, wine or events
- Is proactive, organised and communicates well
- Can work independently without needing constant direction
- Is excited about helping grow an emerging brand
Wine knowledge isn’t essential.
We’re much more interested in someone with enthusiasm, confidence and great people skills.
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Time Commitment
This role has been designed to fit around an existing career.
There are no fixed hours, but we’re looking for someone who can dedicate at least 5 hours per week consistently and enjoys proactively building relationships and creating opportunities.
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Why Join The Cork Club?
This is an opportunity to join The Cork Club at an exciting stage of growth.
You’ll be working alongside the founder as we expand from one London community into multiple locations, grow our corporate and private events business, and develop partnerships with some of the UK’s leading wine brands.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to gain real commercial experience, build an impressive LinkedIn profile, earn additional income and become part of something genuinely exciting from an early stage.
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Interested?
Please send your CV together with a short introduction telling us:
- A little about yourself
- What you currently do
- Why this opportunity interests you
- Any experience in sales, networking, hospitality, events or business development
- Why you think you’d be a great fit for The Cork Club
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