Advocate Group
Sales Manager
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Sales Manager
Location: South (London, South East, etc.)
Salary: £40,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
We are working with a prestigious premium wine business to recruit a Sales Manager who will play a key role in driving commercial growth while representing one of the most respected names in English sparkling wine.
This is a rare opportunity to join a business positioned firmly at the premium end of the market, with a strong heritage, a highly regarded brand story, and a growing presence across both the UK and US markets.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of UK Sales, the role is approximately 80% UK focused and 20% US focused. The business is looking for someone who can drive sales performance through relationships, credibility, warmth, and the ability to bring the brand to life with customers.
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Key Responsibilities
- Drive sales and improve rate of sale within existing premium On Trade customers
- Identify and win new business opportunities across London, the South East, and Hampshire
- Build strong relationships with senior buyers, sommeliers, and independent On Trade accounts
- Act as a credible ambassador for the brand at customer meetings, tastings, events, and trade activities
- Work closely with route-to-market and distributor partners while retaining ownership of key commercial conversations
- Support existing US distribution partners and help improve rate of sale in key markets, particularly the East Coast and Texas
- Collaborate internally to progress opportunities through to successful conversion and long-term growth
About You
- Proven experience within the Wine industry
- Strong understanding of the premium On Trade
- Comfortable with quarterly travel to the US
- A credible and personable relationship builder
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance brand and sales objectives
- Self-motivated and able to hit the ground running while still bringing the hunger to build and grow the role
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About The Advocate Group
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