Draught Lead in London

Start date: ASAP

Hybrid: 3 days in our Paddington offices, 2 days working from home

Reporting to: Managing Director, UK

Contract type: Fixed Term contract - 1 year

Working hours: 40 hours a week including a paid lunch hour over 5 days. Flexible start (between 8am and 10am) and finish (between 4pm and 6pm) times.

Who We Are

At MOTH we're here for cocktails, company, and conversation. That's why we make the most delicious cocktails in a can - so that special mix can happen anywhere. Our cocktails are classics, and our ingredients are second to none. We believe in fair prices for great drinks.

We are one of the fastest growing FMCG brands, re‐writing the rules of RTD cocktails, and facing unprecedented growth. Our success is down to the work that our magic MOTHs do, we hire exceptional people to do exceptional things. Our team in the UK has grown to more than 40 people and we're looking for an On Trade sales superstar to come and help us unlock the potential we see to put MOTH Cocktails on Draught.

The Role

You'll own the end‐to‐end development, launch, and scaling of MOTH Cocktails on Draught across on‐trade (Pubs, Bars, Events). From developing the proposition and forming commercial partnerships to system implementation, you'll build and lead this new growth opportunity from scratch, collaborating across sales, marketing, and operations to deliver a seamless brand experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and own the commercial strategy for MOTH on Draught, aligned with overall brand and business objectives
  • Define market entry priorities, pricing structure, and growth roadmap
  • Lead cross‐functional project teams to ensure successful execution — from product setup to venue rollout
• Business Development
  • Identify, negotiate, and secure partnerships with key on‐trade operators, pub groups, venues, and events
  • Build long‐term commercial relationships that drive volume, visibility, and profitability
  • Work closely with distribution and logistics partners to ensure smooth draught supply and quality control
• Execution & Operations
  • Oversee pilot programmes, installations, and technical setups with draught equipment suppliers
  • Define and monitor key performance metrics — sales velocity, ROI, customer satisfaction, and repeat rate
  • Ensure compliance with quality, sustainability, and brand standards across all draught touchpoints
• Brand & Marketing
  • Collaborate with marketing to develop trade activation, launch campaigns, and point‐of‐sale materials
  • Champion the MOTH brand in on‐trade environments — ensuring the draught experience reflects our premium, playful, and inclusive values
  • Represent MOTH at trade shows, festivals, and industry events to build awareness and excitement

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in on‐trade, drinks, or hospitality — ideally with exposure to draught or dispense systems
• Proven track record in business development or commercial leadership roles, driving new product or channel launches
• Strong understanding of draught infrastructure, dispense logistics, and on‐trade operational models
• Deep network within the UK on‐trade sector — pubs, bars, wholesalers, events, and venue groups
• Exceptional commercial acumen — able to balance brand building with P&L responsibility
• Strategic thinker with hands‐on execution ability and startup mindset
• Excellent communicator and collaborator — comfortable influencing across teams and levels
• Passionate about great drinks, hospitality, and creating memorable shared experiences

Benefits

• Flexible working hours - Core working hours are 10am-4pm so you can choose your working hours to suit you
• Bonus - up to 20% subject to personal and Company Performance, paid annually
• Pension - 3% employer contribution
• Annual leave - 27 Days Holiday (+ your birthday off) (+ 2 life admin days)
• Working from abroad - up to 2 weeks' per year
• Enhanced parental leave and support - 20 weeks full pay for each parent
• Private medical - Vitality including personal worldwide travel insurance
• Learning and development - Personal annual learning and development budget of £2,000
• Snacks - Free Breakfasts and more chocolate covered rice cakes than you could dream of
• Socials - weekly cocktail Thursdays, monthly Socials and summer/Christmas Parties
• Free MOTH allowance - Free monthly MOTHs allowance and discount codes for family and friends

Diversity & Inclusion

At MOTH we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and strive to ensure a fair and supportive recruitment process for all candidates.