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An exciting opportunity to join this recognizable and established drinks business… My client is a well-known and respected global spirits business with years of sales and a long-standing place on every back bar. This business does well in both the On & Off trade and is classed as a household name. My client is seeking an exceptional Head of On-Trade to lead and accelerate the growth of their iconic portfolio of premium and luxury spirits brands across the on-trade channel. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for defining and executing the end-to-end on-trade strategy, driving sustainable brand growth, strengthening route-to-market partnerships, and delivering best-in-class customer engagement. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and work cross-functionally to maximise distribution, visibility, rate of sale, and successful new product launches across national accounts, managed groups, wholesalers, and the wider hospitality landscape.
Job Responsibility
Develop and deliver the overall on-trade strategy to drive sustainable growth, market share, and profitability across the portfolio
Lead the execution of annual commercial plans, ensuring delivery of revenue, volume, distribution, and rate of sale targets
Own and optimise the route-to-market strategy, building strong partnerships with wholesalers, distributors, and key trade partners
Lead strategic relationships and negotiations with national on-trade accounts, managed groups, hotel groups, and key hospitality operators
Secure and grow listings, menu placements, pouring rights, and commercial agreements that increase brand visibility and availability
Partner with Marketing and Brand teams to deliver best-in-class activation programmes that drive consumer engagement and brand growth
Lead the successful launch and expansion of new product development (NPD) initiatives across the on-trade channel
Identify market trends, customer opportunities, and competitive insights to inform channel strategy and investment decisions
Manage channel budgets, forecasting, and investment plans to maximise return on commercial spend
Monitor and optimise key performance indicators including distribution, rate of sale, customer performance, and profitability
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing on-trade team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Act as the senior on-trade leader within the business, influencing cross-functional stakeholders and championing customer and consumer excellence
Requirements
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Senior Sales role within the drink industry
Demonstrated success in developing and executing sales strategies that drive significant revenue growth
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and drive a sales team to exceed targets
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Willingness to travel regularly to meet with clients, distributors, and team members across the country
Ability to be in the London office for 10 days per month
What we offer
Competitive package
bonus
car allowance
Extended holiday package
product allowance
healthcare
Opportunity to develop and grow within the business, owning your sector