Premium Spirits Regional Development Manager - North East & Scotland

My client is one of the country’s most dynamic and innovative spirits companies, passionate about creating quality mixed drinks and cocktails. They are a leading sales and marketing consumer-led business which manage a portfolio of iconic brands, as well as representing premium third party drinks brands. They believe in building brands in the on-trade and are proud to have one of the largest on-trade sales teams in the UK. They are passionate in our belief that every drink can be perfectly made, their aim is to be the most recognisable trade and consumer educational platform for quality mixed drinks and cocktails in the UK through their continual programme of investment.

In this role you will lead, develop and manage your team of Brands Development Managers to ensure they outperform the spirits category through outstanding distribution, presence and visibility of their focus category brands. This role requires travel to support the Team in the trade.  Operationally the role will require: one day every month with each experienced BDM and two to three days each month with new BDM’s; one day each month for team meeting; one day each month for a management meeting; 2 days each month on specific projects that have to be completed annually and one/two days each week for admin as required.  The success of this role will be assessed through the performance and management of your team.

 Basic Requirements.

Previous drinks or FMCG industry experience at a senior level is preferable, and the successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of continued personal development.  A valid Driving Licence is essential.

• Good presentation skills
• Role model characteristics
• Strong communications skills
• A good understanding of IT systems
• Understand budget management and controls
• Manage performance and provide ongoing coaching and training
• Manage regional meetings and training sessions
• Strong commercial acumen
• Possess good time-management skills
• Be a natural leader

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