Champagne Sales & Account Manager (London) Full Time NEW

Sales & Account Manager (London)

3 Days Per Week (60% FTE) – £35,000 Pro Rata

Location: London (Field-Based)

£35,000 FTE (£21,000 pro rata) + growth opportunity

3 days per week | Flexible structure | Field sales focus

About Deux Six Wines Ltd

Deux Six Wines is a specialist importer of grower champagne, supplying leading restaurants, wine bars and retailers. We focus exclusively on high-quality, terroir-driven producers and build long-term relationships with both our growers and our customers.

We operate with a consultative, quality-first approach and work closely with sommeliers, buyers, and hospitality operators who value authenticity and craftsmanship.

We are now looking for a commercially driven, well-connected Sales & Account Manager to accelerate our growth in London.

The Role

This is a 3-day-per-week field sales role focused primarily on driving new on-trade business across London, while maintaining and developing selected existing accounts. Option for 2 days a week is available.

You will:

• Proactively open new on-trade accounts (restaurants, wine bars, premium hospitality)
• Develop selected off-trade relationships where strategically appropriate
• Conduct in-person sales meetings and tastings
• Utilise samples in a disciplined, commercially intelligent manner
• Build long-term relationships with sommeliers, buyers, and operators
• Represent the brand at trade events and tastings
• Manage pipeline, follow-ups, and reporting
• Create and generate your own leads in line with our marketing strategy
• Identify upselling and range-extension opportunities
• Provide training to sommelier and wine buying teams where relevant

Who This Is Ideal For

This role is intentionally structured for:

• An existing sommelier
• A wine consultant
• A hospitality professional transitioning into sales
• A wine industry freelancer seeking structured commercial involvement

You must already have:

• A strong network within the London on-trade
• Existing relationships with sommeliers and buyers
• Commercial awareness and confidence in opening accounts
• A genuine passion for Champagne
• A desire to deepen technical and regional knowledge

Formal qualifications (WSET, CMS, etc.) are welcomed but secondary to commercial ability, existing network and relationship building.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven ability to generate new business
• Confidence presenting and tasting with decision-makers
• Strong understanding of champagne styles and grower philosophy
• Professional, polished presence in premium hospitality environments
• Organised, self-motivated, and accountable
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
• Based in London

Tools & Support Provided

You will be fully equipped to operate professionally in the field:

• iPad for presentations and CRM
• Printed portfolio materials
• Business cards
• Structured sample allocation
• Refrigerated carry case
• Dedicated admin time
• Strategic sales direction and target guidance
• Direct access to founders for mentoring and support

This is a supported role but one requiring autonomy and drive.

Commercial Expectations

This role is structured around measurable commercial performance.

You will be expected to:

• Open new quality on-trade accounts consistently
• Build depth within accounts
• Represent the brand with credibility and authority
• Deliver tangible revenue growth

We are looking for someone who understands that sales performance underpins long-term opportunity and account development to build long standing relationships.

Package

• £35,000 FTE (£21,000 pro rata for 3 days per week)
• Performance-based growth potential (discussed at interview)
• Flexible working structure (field-based)
• Significant autonomy
• Direct impact on company growth trajectory
• Immediate start date

Why Join?

• Work exclusively with grower champagne
• Join a focused, quality-led importer
• Operate with autonomy and commercial freedom
• Build something meaningful in the London market
• Genuine opportunity to grow into a larger commercial role

If you are commercially driven, deeply interested in Champagne, and well connected within the London trade, this role offers serious opportunity within a focused and ambitious business.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining:

1. Your London network
2. Your current role
3. Why this position fits your career trajectory

Applications addressed to Cameron Foster Cameron@deuxsixwines.com

Immediate Start Date, Interviews to be arranged on receipt of strong applications.