Business Development Manager

Salary/Rate:ยฃ45k - 55k per year + Bonus + Travel Allowance
Job type:Full-time
Working Options:Hybrid
Town/City:London
County:Greater London
Specialism:Drinks Recruitment
Job ref:89895
Post Date:January 23, 2026
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About the Role

Business Development Manager

London

£45,000 - £55,000 + Travel Expenses + Bonus

 

Are you a passionate and commercially driven individual who thrives on building relationships in the On-Trade sector?

Do you want to work with a prestigious B Corp spirits manufacturer with an outstanding portfolio of premium product?

 

We are partnering with a leading independent spirits business that is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales and brand visibility across the London region. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the territory and be the face of the brand across the London On Trade.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Prospecting, developing and managing key accounts across Prestige, Independent Retail and Regional Groups.
  • Growing distribution, visibility, and rate of sale across the portfolio
  • Building strong partnerships with venues across the region
  • Creating and identifying new business opportunities beyond a predefined list
  • Delivering against KPIs including cocktail menu placements, house pours, distribution point growth
  • Representing the brand at trade shows, industry events, and activations

 

About You:

  • On-Trade experience in the London region
  • Passion for spirits and the On-Trade sector
  • Highly energetic with a relationship-driven approach
  • Commercially savvy and hunter mentality
  • Strong negotiation and business development skills
  • Ability to build long-term partnerships
  • Self-motivated and able to maximize opportunities

 

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, I’d love to hear from you!

The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection business providing top talent to the consumer products sector. If you’re interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help further your career, please contact us today.

Roxy Gadd – roxy.gadd@advocate-group.co.uk

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