Job Description

Business Development Manager - Cornwall

Location:

Work from home, Cornwall. Permanent, full-time.





An outgoing craft-spirits lover is required to help manage the Cornish market, drive new business development, and nurture our existing accounts.



Southwestern Distillery, producers of Tarquin's Gin, Twin Fin Rum, Connie Glaze Vodka and Tinner Bros. Whisky Co. are recruiting for a Business Development Manager in Cornwall. We're looking for someone with several years' experience in a similar role to take on an important position in our local heartland.

Where do you fit in?

We are looking for someone to lead and deliver our ambitious Cornwall sales plan, joining an enthusiastic in-house UK sales team. The role focuses predominantly on the on-trade, with some off-trade responsibilities. It's a varied, exciting position looking after some of the best accounts in the country.

What are the job requirements?

Confidence in creating and executing a sales plan Ability to work well as part of a team (often remotely) while remaining highly independent Competence with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn CRM software Comfort working under pressure toward ambitious targets Flexibility and adaptability Strong organisational and strategic thinking skills Plenty of initiative, with the ability to make important decisions autonomously A holistic approach to promotion, passion for our products and ethos, and an understanding of what we bring to the Cornish drinks market Full (clean) UK driving licence Experience in sales is essential, ideally within the drinks industry Bonus points: WSET qualifications, cocktail experience, existing Cornwall/Devon contacts

What does the role involve?

The role is challenging and varied and no two days are likely to be the same. You'll have full responsibility for structuring your working week and driving your own execution, which makes the following expectations essential:


Manage existing account relationships, ensuring current listings are supported with creative incentives and consistent communication Proactively seek out and secure new on-trade accounts through meetings, tastings, and strong relationship-building Maintain a deep and continually expanding knowledge of spirits to speak with confidence, credibility, and enthusiasm Deliver engaging staff training sessions at accounts and occasionally shake or stir a drink or two Complete a minimum of 10 meaningful sales calls or visits per field day, prioritising quality while still meeting activity targets Keep our sales database accurately updated with detailed daily inputs Work remotely from Cornwall while staying closely connected with the wider team Represent the brand at trade shows, festivals, and key events, with willingness to travel across the UK and potentially overseas Visit off-trade outlets (independents, farm shops, delicatessens) to offer samples, engage customers, and build awareness Develop, own, and execute a robust field sales and marketing plan for the Southwest region

What you'll get

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time) Employee Assistance Programme: free, confidential 24-hour helpline Ongoing training and development Staff socials Flexible working Family-friendly policies Pension scheme Staff discount code for online and on-site purchases Free distillery tours for employee +1 on weekdays Discounted Gin School sessions for staff +1 Birthday day off with pay, in addition to your annual holiday allowance
Fully paid sickness absence for up to 5 working days per year





As per Company Policy



To apply, please send a cover letter with 3 reasons why you would be perfect for the job.



Job Type: Full-time



Salary: Dependent on experience, 28,000 to 36,000.00 /year