COREcruitment Ltd
Sales Manager
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Sales Manager - Award Winning Spirits Portfolio – Southeast – Up to £45,000 plus package
My client is one of the leading sustainable spirits brands in the country with a range of award-winning spirits, all crafted to perfection. This independent business has a strong track record across London and Southeast with a high demand and strong wholesale presence.
They are currently seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth across the London / South East region. This opportunity will consist of managing and winning business across the region, driving brand activations throughout the on-trade and leading the sales team to deliver on rate of sale. This is a commercial role with a focus on developing relationships across key venues.
This role is a strategic role with a target for growth and development, ideally based in and around the Southeast with access to head office.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to work with Premium and Award-winning brands!
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The Sales Manager Key Responsibilities include:
- Drive business growth by increasing sales volumes and securing new business within the on-trade sector (pubs, bars, restaurants) and Off trade.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships.
- Develop and execute tailored sales strategies to meet customer needs and company objectives. Manage and lead a junior sales team to success!
- Manage the commercial aspects of accounts, including pricing, contract negotiations, and profit margins.
- Regularly meet with customers to discuss product offerings, market trends, and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, logistics, finance) to deliver seamless customer service.
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends to stay ahead of the industry landscape.
The Ideal Sales Manager:
- Proven experience in a sales or account management role within the drinks, hospitality, or FMCG sector. Specifically, within the Southeast.
- Strong understanding of the on-trade environment, including pubs, bars, and restaurants.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially astute with the ability to negotiate and manage complex contracts.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regularly.
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If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.com
COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property, and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America, and South East Asia.
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