Business Development Manager

Company: Advocate Group
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Connecting On-Trade Commercial Talent with Drinks Businesses

Business Development Manager

London

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance

The Advocate Group are working in partnership with Laurent-Perrier UK, one of the UK’s largest champagne houses and a globally recognised luxury brand.

Founded over 200 years ago in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is one of the most distinguished, family-owned Champagne Houses. Based in the heart of the Champagne region in Tours-sur-Marne, Laurent-Perrier has a pedigree for innovation, handcrafting elegant champagnes using traditional, time-honoured methods.

We are leading the search for a key appointment that will support the growth and development of Laurent-Perrier’s current customer portfolio. This role as Business Development Manager will be managing designated On-Trade accounts and winning new business across London venues.

You will be the first point of contact for your customer base within a leading territory for Laurent Perrier; ensuring that existing customer needs are met and viable new business opportunities are created.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement customer business plans against volume/margin targets
  • Continue to maintain and develop strong relationships with current accounts, seeking additional opportunities for growth
  • Be the ambassador across the London region and educate customers on the company brand and portfolio
  • Seek new profitable customers both proactively and reactively via RTM sales leads

About You:

  • On trade experience is essential with customer contacts in the industry
  • Demonstrable skills in hunting new business
  • Experience within Wine/Champagne is preferred but all drinks will be considered
  • Highly numerate, detailed and an effective planner
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Able to demonstrate a passion for the luxury Laurent-Perrier brand

If the role and responsibilities sound like they are a fit for you – then I’d love to speak to you!

The Advocate Group is a leading search and selection business providing top talent to the consumer products sector. If you’re interested in finding out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career, then please contact us today.

Please get in touch with Roxy Gadd or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Associate

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Sales and Business Development

  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Beverage Manufacturing

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Posted: September 2nd, 2025