Winnica Talaska
UK Market Development Manager (Wine)
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Talaska Family Vineyard | UK-based (London / South East preferred): field-based
Compensation: Commission
About Talaska Family Vineyard
Talaska Family Vineyard is a boutique, family-run vineyard in Southern Poland, on a steep south-facing slope overlooking the Dunajec Valley near the ruins of Melsztyn Castle. We craft premium, small-batch wines shaped by a distinctive microclimate and site.
Our range includes still whites and reds, plus a frizzante, including:
- Cuvée Prestige (12 months in oak)
- Cuvée Rot (incl. Zweigelt & Cabernet Cantor)
- Cuvée Weiss
- Frizzante (incl. Riesling/Solaris/Johanniter/St. Peppin)
The mission
Build Talaska’s presence in the UK by developing an importer/distributor pathway (or direct where viable), winning initial on-trade and specialist retail listings, and creating repeatable sales infrastructure.
What you’ll do
Go-to-market & partnerships
- Identify, approach, and secure UK importer/distributor partners aligned with premium positioning
- Open doors with on-trade (restaurants, wine bars, hotels), specialist retailers, and curated e-commerce
- Build a targeted network of buyers, category managers, and sommeliers and convert tastings into listings
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Commercial execution
- Own the UK sales pipeline end-to-end: outreach → meetings → tastings → proposals → first PO → replenishment
- Maintain a lightweight CRM and weekly pipeline rhythm (forecasts, next steps)
- Support pricing architecture: landed-cost thinking, channel pricing, margin protection, promo guardrails
Brand building (trade-first)
- Plan and run tastings, trade events, pop-ups, and winery story sessions
- Coordinate UK-ready sales assets (deck, tech sheets, product photography, talking points)
- Be the voice of the brand in-market with premium presentation and excellent follow-up
Compliance coordination (with support)
- Coordinate required product info for UK import (labels/details/specs) with partners and our winery team
What we’re looking for
- 2+ years in wine/spirits/beverage sales, importing/distribution, on-trade buying, or brand ambassador work with commercial outcomes
- Proven ability to open doors and close (listings, accounts won, revenue, portfolio growth)
- Strong understanding of UK wine channels (on-trade, indie retail, distributors)
- Confident communicator who can host tastings and build trust with buyers and sommeliers
- Highly organized with strong follow-up and account management habits
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally to Poland
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Nice to have
- Existing relationships with UK importers/distributors and on-trade groups
- Experience launching a new region/brand from scratch
- Polish roots or an interest in Polish culture
What we offer
- A rare chance to build the UK market from the ground up for a premium, story-rich Polish vineyard
- Real autonomy and direct access to the founders and winemaking team
- Competitive compensation with upside tied to results
- Travel to Melsztyn and deep immersion in the vineyard and product
How to apply
Please send:
- CV and LinkedIn profile
- Short video introduction explaining why you’re the right fit
Apply via email: sales@talaskawineuk.co.uk
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