Prestige account manager in City of London, London

Are you looking for your next opportunity in prestige on-trade wine sales? This may be exactly what you are looking for. I am excited to be partnering with a leading English wine estate as they look to grow their commercial team with a Prestige On-Trade Sales Manager to drive their presence across London’s most premium bars, restaurants and hotels. This is an incredible opportunity to represent one of the pioneers of English sparkling wine, developing meaningful relationships with some of the capital’s most influential hospitality venues and championing a world-class, award-winning portfolio.

Why this role?

• An opportunity to draw on your passion for premium wine and hospitality, representing a leading English sparkling wine producer with a rich heritage, exceptional quality credentials and a true story to tell.
• Take ownership of developing the brand's prestige on-trade presence across London, building relationships with key decision makers, securing new listings and creating long-term brand advocates.
• Become a true ambassador for the brand by delivering tastings, staff training and exclusive events, whilst working closely with sommeliers, hospitality teams and key trade influencers.
• Utilise your existing network and commercial expertise to identify new opportunities, drive distribution and increase their visibility within the UK’s most prestigious on-trade venues.

The company was founded in 1995 and has been at the forefront of the English wine revolution for almost 30 years. A second-generation family business based in Sussex, it was built on a pioneering vision: to create world-class sparkling wines that could stand alongside the finest examples from around the globe. Today, their award-winning portfolio is recognised internationally for its elegance, purity and craftsmanship. Produced using traditional methods with a commitment to sustainability from vine to glass, the brand has been enjoyed at some of the world’s most prestigious occasions, including Royal State Banquets and major international celebrations. Driven by a simple philosophy that “Life is for Celebrating”, combining exceptional quality with a passionate, purpose-led culture and a commitment to creating memorable experiences in every glass.

Who are you?

If you have a love and interest in fine wine, a customer-centric mindset and a proven track record within premium on-trade drinks sales, this could be an incredible next step in your career. We are looking for candidates who have an established network within London hospitality, strong relationship-building skills and the credibility to work confidently within ultra-premium environments. It is essential that candidates have experience within on-trade wine or premium drinks sales, with a proven ability to manage accounts, win new business and independently grow a territory. Experience delivering events and activations, and a genuine enthusiasm for English sparkling wine would all be highly advantageous.

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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