Area Sales Manager - Beers, Wines & Spirits

Area Sales Manager – Beers, Wines, Spirits

£32,189 to £39,875 Basic, Excellent Bonus + Car Allowance

Our client is one of the most well respected composite wholesalers of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks in the country, operating from its central head office and network of warehouse / distribution facilities, and with a reach extending nationwide. The product offering includes beers, wines, sprits, soft drinks and also non-food bar supplies, but with the emphasis on the drinks side of the business. You should also have a basic knowledge of wines as well as beers ( both bottled and draught ), and although not essential a basic WSET qualification might be something of a bonus. Your experience to date could be from either a brewery or composite drinks wholesaler; applications are being invited from strong candidates from both sectors.

The current job holder has recently been promoted to take up a prestigious position in National Accounts, so we have been briefed to find his replacement to cover the Manchester and north west areas. The majority of current business is in an around the Manchester area so you should ideally live within 30 to 40 miles of Manchester city centre ( any direction ).

To be considered for this exciting role, you should be competent at managing an existing account base, however there is also considerable potential for new business in the area so you should also have well-polished new business skills.

Remuneration - £32,189 to £39,875 plus excellent bonus, and car allowance. Career prospects are excellent for the right candidate.

Please send your CV in the first instance to richard@houghton-mckenzie.com

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