Business Development Executive

Wells & Co.

Business Development Executive

£28000

Wells & Co., Bedford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 25 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 99b0b422afd449348a2b7dc4793ddae6

Full Job Description

Producing a range of premium craft beers, cask ales and lagers across a range of formats, Brewpoint beers are served across the Wells & Co Pub estate in the UK and France but with an ambition to tap into fresh territory in and around the area.

To achieve our aims, we are looking to recruit fresh talent to join our growing Sales & Marketing team in an On-trade sales position. The role is field based with the aim of selling our portfolio of beers into individual "free of tie" pubs, initially in and around our Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire heartland.

As an ambassador for Brewpoint, you will be responsible for getting our beers on the right bars in the right pubs so beer fans who don't drink in our pubs, can see what all the fuss is about! You will work with plenty of autonomy as you build up your business and increase the number of establishment where drinkers can buy a fresh pint of Brewpoint beer!

You will be a key part of the sales team, backed up by the Brand Marketing team for support. You will be targeted on gaining, and keeping, new listings of our brands across a wide range of pub types and your knowledge of pubs and beers will become vast!,

  • Inspire everyone you meet with your passion for our beers.

  • Build up a database of customers who sell our brands permanently against clearly defined targets.

  • Build up your knowledge of "free of tie" pubs which can be supplied by wholesale channel as the main route to market.

  • Work closely with wholesale customer contacts to identify customer prospects.

  • Convert sales leads into new and permanent distribution points.

  • Feedback all sales wins, insights and opportunities to the Sales & Marketing team.

  • Make sure all pubs present our beers with the right POS and meet brand standards.

    Are you passionate about pubs?


  • Want to work for Bedford's newest and most progressive brewery?

    Do you have experience in field sales?

    Are you a good relationship builder?,
  • Proven background in developing engaging customer relationships.

  • Confidence in selling and presenting.

  • Determined and hard-working, hands-on and keep cool under pressure.

  • Attention to detail with a diligent and a methodical approach.

  • A real keenness to fly the flag for Brewpoint - a beer lover!, This is an amazing time to get involved with Brewpoint. We need someone who is a team player, has an outstanding positive attitude, the drive to achieve and a real willingness to get stuck in. In return we offer you career progression, a fantastic team culture and a chance to help shape our future.

    Built in 2020, Brewpoint is the new and progressive brewery from Wells & Co, a family run business in Bedford which was founded in 1876 and now owns around 160 pubs in and around the surrounding counties.

    Salary £25-28k + Bonus

  • Company car allowance

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Private medical health care

  • Group personal pension plan

  • Life assurance

  • 30% off dining and beer, We've been running pubs and brewing beer in the heart of Bedfordshire since 1876. We have over 130 leased and tenanted pubs and 31 managed pubs in the UK. We also have 17 sites in France, all bearing the Wells & Co. name.


  • At Wells & Co. we're focused on delivering experiences you'd recommend to friends.

    Whether you're interested in pubs, beer or food, there's sure to be a role with Wells & Co. that suits you. You just need to have a genuine passion for all things hospitality.

    We're a growing, evolving business that has retained the culture of a nurturing family. We work hard to promote succession and career growth, and are renowned for our comprehensive approach to training and career progession.

    These are some of the amazing benefits we offer:

    30% discount on your bill at our pubs

    Private Healthcare

    Uniform & free meals on shift

    Discounts on gym membership and high street retailers