Business Development Manager - Chateau Musar

Business Development Manager – Chateau Musar UK

Overview

Chateau Musar is seeking a Business Development Manager to work with our UK director of Sales & Marketing in supporting the continued development of the brand across the UK, alongside and in close coordination with our UK importer Fells.

This role offers a broad and evolving remit across sales activation, distributor engagement, and brand representation. It will suit a commercially minded wine professional looking to further develop their experience within a highly distinctive and heritage-led business.

You will play an integral role in supporting the execution of commercial and marketing activity with the company’s UK distributor Fells and under the guidance of the Sales & Marketing Director, while developing your responsibilities over time as you build experience and familiarity with the brand, its partners, and its ways of working.

The Opportunity

• Develop a well-rounded skillset across sales, marketing support, and brand-building
• Gain exposure in the UK, and potentially to international markets at a later stage
• Represent one of the world’s most unique and storied wine brands through events and tastings
• Progressively take on increased responsibility as your experience develops

Role Responsibilities

• Drive sales for Chateau Musar across the entire UK
• Support sales activation initiatives in collaboration with our UK distributor, Fells and other accounts.
• Identify, build a relationship and help generate sales with past, existing and new clients nationwide
• Plan and assist in executing marketing activity and brand initiatives in the UK market
• Contribute ideas to support the ongoing development and positioning of the Musar portfolio
• Host and support tastings, events, and customer engagement activity
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support logistics, planning, stock management and importer’s orders from the winery, and account activity
• Support the promotion and sale of both current and older vintages

Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners

Ideal Profile

We are looking for a well-rounded individual with strong fundamentals and the ability to build on them over time.

Key Characteristics

• Collaborative and team-oriented in approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking
• Adaptable and comfortable working within an established business environment, under the initial guidance of an existing team and in collaboration with an importer’s sales team
• Willing to travel extensively around the country, expect to be on the road 3 days per week
• Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Positive and proactive mindset

Knowledgeable about Excel and numbers-friendly skillset

Experience & Background

• 3–6 years’ experience within the UK wine trade (sales, marketing, or commercial support roles)
• Good foundational wine knowledge (WSET or equivalent advantageous)
• Exposure to agency or distribution-led business models is beneficial
• Experience supporting customer-facing activity such as events, tastings, or account development

Working Approach

Success in this role will come from:

• Building strong relationships internally and externally
• Developing a clear understanding of the brand dynamics and values, and how the business operates
• Contributing in a constructive and collaborative manner. No superstars needed, this is a team-built success
• Growing into increasing levels of responsibility over time

Long-Term Development

For the right individual, this role offers a clear pathway to increased responsibility, including:

• Greater ownership of UK customer relationships
• Potential involvement in selected export markets
• Increased contribution to marketing and brand initiatives

Why Chateau Musar

Chateau Musar represents one of the most distinctive and historically significant wineries in the world. The UK business plays a central role in its global presence, combining heritage, storytelling, and long-term brand building.

IMPORTANT:

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

You will need to own your own car (with the correct insurance cover) and have a valid UK Licence.

Chateau Musar Head Office is located in Bungay (near Norwich) and you will be expected to travel there for meetings and other business pruposes as required. In the inital phases of the role, you will need to spend more time at the office with the team as you learn more about the company and the role.