Sales Business Development Manager - London

Role: Business Development Manager (Sales & Marketing Specialist)

Location: Field Based, London

About Us

Lockdown Liquor & Co. was formed in the midst of a pandemic, creating premium blended cocktails. Since launch, we have grown at pace through D2C sales and now scaling into the On Trade and Off Trade. We are looking for someone to join our energetic, ambitious, and passionate team to manage our key accounts in London and to drive new distribution as we continue to scale.

Role Overview

This role will be responsible for developing and supporting our existing on trade customers as well as driving incremental listings and points of distribution. The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with our On-Trade & wholesale partners to unlock new business. There will also be a strong need for creativity in activations & drinks development, along with excellent communication skills both internal & external to ensure the business delivers top class customer service.

Our Business Development Manager will be a key team player as we continue to drive for success. The passion that they have for our brand and the drive to achieve success is what increases our product sales and placements across the country. They will establish long term relationships with our on-trade clients, ensuring our products are always stocked.

Our Business Development Manager will go above and beyond every day. We are a results-driven organisation, and our expectations are high which is why we need talented, dynamic, and hard-working individuals to join us, after all you’re the future of our business! In return you’ll be given every opportunity to promote your own personal and professional development in a supportive, vibrant, and people-centric organization.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for On-Premise sales & marketing activities for your region.
• Build & develop long-term relationships our key on trade customers including:

Regional & National wholesale account managers.

General Managers, Bar Managers & Operations Managers

Pub/Bar Group Buyers

Premium retail outlets

• Build a focused new business target list.
• Unlock new points of distribution.
• Own the full sales process from prospecting new accounts, pitching & negotiating commercials to products agreed and stocked.
• Drive Rate of Sale in our existing accounts.
• Full ownership of numbers.
• Develop a network of industry contacts.

Key skills and attributes:

• 1- 2years commercial or sales experience.
• A creative, entrepreneurial, and organised mindset.
• Ability to build strong relationships and be comfortable presenting to large groups.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
• This is predominantly a field-based role. Office 1-2 days per week.

Why US

We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, providing career development and growth with competitive salaries. We have an employee focused culture with active employee engagement.

What is on offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Medicash medical based benefit scheme
• Pay Day Meals & Company Socials