Field Sales Manager, Greater London in City of Westminster

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Lead a Field Sales team and manage the day to day relationships with customers to deliver profitable commercial contracts, brand distribution, cocktail menu feature, picture of success, world class activations and in doing so growing premium market share. With a team of multiple direct reports you will focus heavily on building world class capability, coaching and empowering them to think outside of the box and stretch their thinking. Responsible for developing a strategic plan to win in the Independent On Trade, become the “Go To” Spirit Supplier to our customers and become the envy of the industry by delivering our business ambition.

ABOUT YOU

Your entrepreneurial style means that you will thrive on driving strategy, people development and exciting the market. Your strong communication, presentation, networking and interpersonal skills will be key to your success. Most importantly, you thrive in the on trade, advocating our brands and putting the consumer at the heart.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART

• Leading, coaching and developing a regional sales team with multiple direct reports
• Delivery of budgeted £GP targets in your designated region
• Delivery of brand distribution and menu feature objectives
• Delivery of Picture of Success (outlet execution) objectives
• Delivery of premium spirits brand growth across the regions Independent Free Trade measured by CGA Data
• Ensure marketing activities are synchronized and properly activated by teams & customers
• Executing Bacardi Sales Way targets (distribution, visibility…) with customer, aligned with business KPIs.
• Creation and maintenance of Joint Business Plans with key customers and deliverables are achieved (volumes, values targets)
• Ensure New Product Development targets are delivered on time and quality execution standards
• Share and steal best practices across channels and customers
• Ensure that all sales processes and tools are followed and compliant to standard
• Leadership and development of the team’s strategic business plan
• Lead monthly team meetings where stakeholders are invited to attend and present
• Development and maintenance of a live people plan that includes talent management, succession planning and performance improvement where necessary
• Interview and recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the UK population showing no bias
• Embed Belongings in every aspect of the role

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Proven experience in sales team leadership, national account management and/or marketing within a commercial environment.
• Track record of customer development and cross functional working Key account management as a minimum
• Customer focus
• Drive for results
• Timely decision making
• Problem solving
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal savvy
• Strategic thinker
• Planning and organising
• Negotiation
• Communications skills
• Highly commercial
• The ability to prioritise and work autonomously on appropriate projects and tasks
• Good communication skills will be essential.
• The desire to succeed and deliver change, ability to self-start and to drive the business agenda autonomously, as well as high resilience and creativity
• Identify business opportunities through being entrepreneurial and ripping up the rule book

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

Perks of Working for us At Bacardi

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Health & Wellbeing Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Join a world-class team. Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2025. We are a family-owned spirits company with more than 160 years and seven generations of heritage. Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels including icons of today and of tomorrow. You could be part of this legacy. Are you ready to unleash your potential?

Bacardi is the world´s largest privately-held international spirits company. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way!

BE FEARLESS We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate. This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE FAMILY We treat each other, and our communities, like family. We call each other “Primos” (Spanish for cousins) because being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A FOUNDER The spirit of entrepreneurship is rooted in our legacy. We treat this business as if it was our own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.