Brand Development Manager (North West England) (On Trade)

Our Opportunities

As we continue to invest in our UK business, we have two new and exciting opportunities for experienced sales professionals to join our U.K. team.

1. Brand Development Manager - details below

2. Brand Development Executive - detailed on our website

Brand Development Manager (On Trade) – Whisky & Gin Sales

Location: North UK (Manchester-based, with travel to Leeds & Liverpool) travel in North West area

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Must have: Full, clean driving licence

Raise a Glass to Your Next Big Opportunity!

Are you a sales expert with a passion for whisky and gin? Do you thrive in the world of premium On Trade, building strong relationships and securing top-tier accounts? We may just have the perfect role for you.

At Ian Macleod Distillers, we’re on the lookout for a Brand Development Manager (On Trade) to join our UK Sales team. This isn’t just another sales job - it’s your chance to shape the presence of our exceptional whisky and gin portfolio in the market.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Winning & Growing: You’ll secure and manage premium-prestige independent Free Trade accounts, expanding our footprint in the On Trade sector.

• Strategic Selling: Work alongside RTM, National Accounts RSMs, and IFT BDEs to smash KPIs and exceed budgets.

• Building Relationships: Develop long-term partnerships with wholesalers, operators, and key industry players.

• Spotting Opportunities: Identify and capitalise on new business prospects, using your commercial acumen to drive sales and distribution.

• Representing Ian Macleod Distillers: Be the face of our brands across the trade, championing our portfolio with passion and expertise.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A commercially savvy, results-driven sales professional with a deep understanding of the whisky and gin market.

• Someone with a strong track record in On Trade sales, particularly in the independent Free Trade sector.

• A skilled negotiator and deal-maker, confident in securing profitable partnerships.

• An excellent communicator with a knack for building lasting relationships and influencing key stakeholders.

• A proactive, adaptable team player who is always seeking new and better ways of working.

This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a real impact in a business that’s passionate about what we do. You'll be very much 'In Good Company'!

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and let’s toast to your success!

Applications are invited by clicking on our portal and submitting your CV, answering some key questions and submitting a tailored cover letter, clearly outlining why your skills and previous experiences are a perfect fit to what we are looking for - remember this is your opportunity to shine and to tell us exactly why this is the ideal role for you, and just why you would be the perfect candidate for us!

Please note, this is an open application window therefore we may close the advert at any point depending on the candidate applications received, so our recommendation is that you apply early to ensure you do not miss out!

***No Agency Contact***

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Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) are proud members of the Scotch Whisky Association, Drink Aware and the Portman Group. In our individual IMD way, we endeavour to follow best practice to help shape our commitment to wider social responsibility and industry standards. We are advocates of promoting responsible selling and consumption of alcohol.