Account Manager

Are you looking for your next opportunity in on trade wine sales? then this may be exactly what you are looking for... I am excited to be working with one of the industries leading wine merchants as they look to grow their sales team with an account manager to grow and develop their on trade business across the North East of England.

An opportunity to manage and grow an account base of bars and restaurants across the North East of England on behalf of a business with over 90 years experience in importing and distributing wines from producers all over the world.

This is a field based role managing a territory across North East England.

Why this role?

· An opportunity to draw on your passion for the wine industry utilising your strong product knowledge in working with some of the worlds best wines whilst delivering outstanding service across a regional account base of on trade outlets.

· Take full control of managing and developing an array of premium accounts, further growing your on trade network within the industry.

· Utilise your existing network and passion for the wine industry whilst developing notable on trade accounts and identifying new advantageous businesses to target as you grow your territory and grow the portfolios market share.

The company ...

This company is a recognised and respected leader in the UK wine industry. Recognised for importing, distributing and supplying some of the worlds best wine to the premium UK trade. marketing and selling wines from some of the greatest wine producers in the world. This is business driven to operate with the highest levels of service based around building a passionate team of wine professionals, this company is a Silver accredited investor in people.

Their award-winning portfolio has circa 1,400 wines from every corner of the wine-making world and is at the core of their success.

Proud winners of the prestigious IWC ‘On Trade Wine Supplier of the Year 2023’, IWSC ‘Wine Distributor of the Year 2023’, and most recently the Sommelier Wine Awards ‘Large Merchant of the Year 2024’.

Who are you? ...

If you have a passion for wine, a customer-centric mindset and have proven wine sales experience this could be an incredible opportunity for your next career step.

My client is looking for candidates with a strong knowledge of wine, ideally WSET 2 and above or equivalent level.

It is essential that candidates have experience in on and off trade premium Wines sales in the region, with a working understanding of account management and drive to deliver new business.

If you would like to find out more about this role please get in touch with Jake Merrick-Wren - Jake@marvelfmcg.co.uk

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