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Business Development Manager - East/South East London

Salary/Rate:Market related
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Remote
Town/City:London
County:London
Specialism:Drinks Recruitment
Job ref:114119
Post Date:July 23, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Evie Coates
Evie Coates
Principal Talent Partner
0161 639 0080
evie.coates@advocate-group.co.uk

About the Role

Business Development Manager 

London - East/South East

Competitive Salary + Travel Allowance + Bonus 

Are you a commercially, relationship-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment?

Do you want to work with one of the UK’s most exciting drinks businesses with an ever-growing portfolio of brands?

We’re partnering with a leading drinks brand going through exceptional growth. They’re now looking for a Business Development Manager to prospect across a high-potential patch focused across East and South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading portfolio of premium spirits and soft drinks brands.

The Role: 

  • Prospect and grow On Trade accounts across the region
  • Driving volume, distribution, and brand visibility across the brand portfolio
  • Identifying and converting new business opportunities across pubs, bars, restaurants, and events venues
  • Build strong route-to-market partnerships
  • Delivering on KPIs around volume, distribution growth, and new business
  • Operating across diverse venues – from late-night to premium cocktail bars

About You: 

  • On Trade drinks sales experience is desirable
  • Hospitality experience with a commercial attitude will be considered
  • Deep understanding of the London hospitality scene
  • Commercially minded with exposure to P&L
  • Highly self-motivated and energetic

Please get in touch with Evie Coates or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 07537 163597

Email: evie.coates@advocate-group.co.uk

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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