Hybrid Master of Malt Trade – London & Southern Sales Lead

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About the role

  • Commercially driven Sales Lead for Master of Malt in the London & Southern territory. Leading a high-impact team while driving revenue growth in the UK drinks trade.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the London & Southern sales strategy aligned with Master of Malt Trade’s wholesale growth objectives
  • Drive revenue growth across key accounts and new prospects in the region
  • Maintain ownership of the regional commercial picture, including forecasting, investment decisions and ROI
  • Manage a base of key accounts and prospects for the London & Southern territory for Master of Malt Trade
  • Track and report on commercial performance, proactively identifying risks and growth opportunities
  • Identify new segments, partnerships and routes to market within the trade
  • Own and build effective trade relationships with London & Southern key decision makers, ensuring you successfully manage and develop partner awareness while continuing to expand the partner base.
  • Represent Master of Malt Trade at London & Southern channel industry events and trade shows, expanding our network and influence
  • Work closely with Marketing, Buying and Operations to execute product launches, promotions and commercial initiatives across the trade channel
  • Lead and inspire a team of Partner Managers, ensuring clear ownership of KPIs and commercial targets
  • Foster an entrepreneurial, agile and customer-focused culture within the team
  • Provide coaching, mentoring and development to help team members reach their full potential
  • Run regular one-to-ones and team sessions, providing clear feedback, recognition and support

Requirements

  • Strong commercial leadership experience within the UK spirits or drinks industry
  • Proven on-trade account management experience with strong knowledge of key industry players
  • Experience developing and executing sales or channel strategies
  • Strong numerical and commercial acumen, including forecasting, financial analysis and P&L ownership
  • Ability to build value with stakeholders at all levels, including senior decision-makers
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Experience launching new products in the spirits category is advantageous
  • Knowledge of fine, rare or craft spirits is highly desirable
  • Confident presenting insights, trends and commercial plans
  • Strong IT skills (Google Suite or equivalent)
  • WSET qualification desirable
  • Full UK driving licence required (this is a field-based role with regular travel)
  • Experience working the other side of the bar is a bonus

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and core benefits
  • Generous staff discount on over 15,000 brand SKU's

Job title

Master of Malt Trade – London & Southern Sales Lead

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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