A rare opportunity has come up to join on the UK’s most respected importers and distributors of fine Cuban cigars. Perhaps if you have had a career so far on the commercial or  educational and training side of fine wines and spirits, and are looking for an incredible new challenge, then this could be for you…

*Please be aware that due to the nature of the products you must have some experience or a deep interest in cigars and understand that exposure to this will be part of your everyday role.*

Full training and product knowledge will be provided if you are from outside the cigar industry (but to reiterate you should have some experience or interest here)

London Office based – You must have permission to live and work in the UK

So what’s it all about then?

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Job Purpose & Scope

• The focus of this role will be managing key distributor/wholesaler accounts at a head office level and in the trade, working alongside their sales teams to promote and develop the distribution of wine brands in the on-trade.
• This will involve developing distribution by following up leads, prospecting, development of existing accounts, supporting events, wine training, and effective networking.
• Also vital to this role is the ability to work in collaboration with the UK on-trade regional team and to ensure effective management of the dynamics of working with competing wholesalers in the market.

Key skills

• A background in sales in the wine industry.
• Wine knowledge to a high standard – WSET Advanced or Diploma.
• Strong passion and ability to sell premium wine.
• Knowledge and experience of selling to the on-trade will be an advantage.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to manage time effectively and hit deadlines.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team environment.
• A very effective communicator.

Department: Sales

Reporting to: Head of Sales UK & ROI

Position: National Account Manager – Off-Trade Focus (although some On-Trade account management will be required alongside your off-trade customers)

Location: home-based in England – ideally within an hour of  a major UK airport

 If you are passionate about great Italian Wines and results-driven then we are offering a chance to join our dynamic UK-based sales team and represent one of Italy’s most reputable wineries!

Our client is an Italian producer that is growing fast, so could your career. We are a market leader and as a well-known leading winery of Italy, a business that will allow you to succeed and show off your talent within our exciting industry.