Business Development Manager

About us

At Accolade Wines, our purpose is to enrich everyday moments. As one of the world’s leading wine companies, our award-winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Hardys, Grant Burge, St Hallett, House of Arras, Mud House, Jam Shed and many more. We are one of the largest wine producers in the world – we’ve been around since 1836, and our portfolio has won a total of 8,846 international wine show awards in the last decade, including recently winning ‘supplier of the year’. 

About the role

The driving force behind our business is our people – we have over 1,500 staff across Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and the Americas, and every one of us is passionate about making the ordinary extraordinary through our amazing wines. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our Commercial Sales team. If you are passionate about following new business opportunities and adaptable to change, this is the role for you. 

Reporting to the SA/NT Field Sales Manager and Sales Manager SA/WA, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a territory of customers, sourcing new business opportunities, and delivering product growth and profitability.

In this exciting role, you will undertake regional trips and attend events and tastings while gaining exposure to different portfolios and stakeholders.

This full-time permanent opportunity which is field based. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver growth through completing cycle tasks in order to drive compliance and distributions within your customer base.
• Successfully manage a territory of customers and average call rates (independent on/off premise)
• Sourcing new business opportunities along the journey plan  
• Deliver product growth and helping to drive profitability through ranging mix of products in stores
• Understanding of category and shopper insights with retailers to educate and implement key strategies  
• Negotiate directly with key business and decision makers across on/off premise 
• Development plans formulated and executed in conjunction with Sales Manager / Field Sales Manager.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in liquor (wine preference) or FMCG at field level
• Demonstrable understanding of the Wine industry
• Strong experience in Business, Marketing or Sales 
• Basic commercial and business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets and meet deadline
   

What you can expect: 

Accolade Wines will provide the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business. 
 
You will also have access to: 

• Wine allowance and access to unique wine specials 
• Modern office located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD
• Loyalty Leave 
• Accolade Wines Anniversary Day off 
• Go Beyond Day - making a different in your local community 
• Access to an extensive online learning library 
• Private Health Insurance Discounts 
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Various exclusive employee discounts  

 
Want to find out more? Watch us in action here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4FpY8jHH_g 

Sound like your kind of drop? Apply now. 
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