Area Sales Manager

For over 40 years, Bibendum has been at the forefront of the wine industry, inspiring our customers to explore the world's most exciting, authentic, and sustainable winemakers. As the UK's leading prestige wine specialist, we partner with over 280 of the world's most talented winemakers, working closely with Michelin-starred restaurants, cocktail bars, and pub groups. About the Role As an Area Sales Manager in our Independent free trade team, you'll blend your passion for wine with an exceptional commercial acumen. You'll be responsible for growing margin and revenue by building and nurturing relationships with discerning customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. You'll develop tailored business plans and implement strategies that deliver profitable growth and elevate Bibendum's presence in the market., + Build a high-quality prospect list to grow our customer base and maximise business opportunities within a specific geographical patch. + Leverage relationships: Develop and nurture partnerships with clients, providing bespoke wine solutions and unparalleled service to meet their evolving needs. + Collaborate with leading producers, adding value to every interaction and helping elevate their standing in the market. + Achieve success: Meet budgeted margins, revenue, and volume targets while working closely with each account to ensure mutually profitable growth. + Operational excellence: Monitor stock levels, ensure timely forecasting and planning, and manage pricing and accruals to ensure smooth, efficient operations. + Provide training: Deliver wine education and training at site level, helping customers and teams enhance their knowledge and appreciation of wine. Why You'll Love Working with Us: This role offers a unique opportunity for wine enthusiasts to immerse themselves in their passion daily, working for a company that values expertise, authenticity, and craftsmanship. It's also ideal for sales professionals looking to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment. And for sustainability advocates, Bibendum shares your values, partnering with mindful producers and striving for a positive impact on both the planet and communities., At Bibendum, we live and breathe wine. Our reputation as an Investors in People (IIP) accredited company speaks to our commitment to our team. We're always on the lookout for individuals who share our passion and can bring fresh energy and insights to the on-trade scene.

A successful track record in sales within the drinks industry. WSET Level 3 in Wine (or higher) to demonstrate your deep understanding of wine. Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and influencing skills, with a talent for developing high-value, long-term partnerships. Analytical and organisational abilities to manage forecasting, pricing, and reporting. A proactive, entrepreneurial spirit to seize opportunities and grow Bibendum's wine presence across the London on trade.

• Do you have a deep passion for wine and an expert understanding of the drinks industry? Do you thrive in a high-performance, results-driven environment while staying connected to the artistry and authenticity behind every bottle? If so, Bibendum might be your perfect match., Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.
Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world's favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent's, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CV's from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles - we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs including those submitted to hiring managers. C&C Group explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.