Job Description

🍷 Senior Business Development Manager – Premium Wine Portfolio
📍 London (Hybrid) | 💰 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

FMCG Jobs is proud to be partnering with a fast-growing, London-based wine business with a curated portfolio spanning globally recognised producers and emerging talent. Known for their strong presence in the premium on-trade and independent retail space, they’re now looking to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

This is a strategic and hands-on role, focused on developing new business and strengthening key partnerships across London’s high-end on-trade, specialist retail, and hospitality sectors. You’ll work closely with the leadership, buying, and marketing teams to shape commercial strategy and ensure long-term client success.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and secure new commercial opportunities across the premium London trade.
Build and manage strong, long-term relationships with buyers, sommeliers, and key stakeholders.
Represent the business at tastings, portfolio events, and industry trade shows.
Collaborate internally to align sales efforts with product strategy and brand messaging.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform sales planning and performance.

Candidate Profile

Proven success in wine sales, business development or account management.
Strong existing network across the London on-trade or independent retail scene.
WSET Level 3 (or equivalent experience) with a clear passion for premium wines.
Commercially astute, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to work autonomously.

Why Join?

Be part of an agile, ambitious, and growing business with a genuine love for wine.
Work with a dynamic portfolio and make a tangible impact from day one.
Enjoy a collaborative culture, supportive leadership, and strong career progression.
Competitive salary, bonus potential, and excellent wine perks.

If you’re looking for a new challenge in the premium wine space and want to be part of something exciting – we’d love to hear from you.

About GVA Search

GVA Search – Specialist Finance & Procurement Recruitment Across Hampshire & London

GVA Search is an independent, specialist Finance and Procurement recruitment boutique operating across Hampshire and London. We partner with a broad range of businesses, from dynamic SMEs to large-scale corporates, across multiple industries including consumer goods, retail, healthcare, technology, professional services, and more.

We represent a diverse portfolio of highly skilled professionals who are committed to delivering excellence across finance and procurement disciplines. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, enabling us to deliver a consistently high standard of recruitment support tailored to your specific needs.

Our full 360° recruitment service is consultative, data-driven, and relationship-led. Whether it's sourcing permanent, interim, or project-based talent, we take the time to understand your business objectives and culture, ensuring we introduce the right people, not just the right CVs.

We combine cutting-edge recruitment technology with a proactive headhunting approach to engage high-calibre candidates, including those not actively seeking a move. By investing time in understanding each individual and organisation, we’re able to offer a truly personalised experience and deliver meaningful results.

Our Values:

At GVA Search, we operate with professionalism, honesty, and passion for what we do. Our values are the foundation of how we work and how we build enduring relationships:

• Integrity – Doing the right thing, always

• Partnership – Building relationships, not transactions

• Transparency – Honest communication and tailored advice

• Excellence – Delivering results with care and precision

Industry

Accounting & Tax

Company Size

Unknown

Headquarters

London, GB

Year Founded

2019

Website

gvasearch.com

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