Business Development Manager – Part-Time

About Our Client

They are representing an exceptionally fast-growing start-up in the alcoholic drinks segment, focused on building a whole new category of drink in the UK market.

Since launch 18 months ago, their client has:

• Sold over 500k pints across the on-trade, off-trade and DTC
• Launched in 5 cities – London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Brighton, Norwich
• Activated at 11 of the UK’s best festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude and Wilderness
• Partnered with Costco to deliver a Product Roadshow showcasing their product across half their stores nationwide
• Won the award for Best New Drinks Start Up UK 2024 at the In-Drinks trade show
• Beat their annual revenue targets in just 4 months this year
• Raised over £1,000,000 in capital to fuel their growth

So, what’s this brand all about then

Let’s take a step back. In the UK, around half of consumers drink beer and cider and are happy with their choice. However, for the remaining half, around 70% of them say they don’t have a drink of choice. They end up drinking wine, G&T, and cocktails. All great options but compared to beer and cider, these options are high ABV, short and expensive.

But there is a solution! Introducing their client – based on the national drink of Finland, it is the UKs first Finnish long drink, and the only brand razor focused on being a pint-sized beer alternative.

Where you come in

Our client is on the hunt for more regional Business Development Managers who are ready to make an immediate impact. You'll play a key role in helping them build a whole new drinks category, driving new business sales and supporting existing customers in your territory.

Reporting directly to the Head of Sales, this role offers a rare opportunity to grow with a fast-moving, award-winning startup.

This offers huge prospects for career progression and a unique opportunity to be part of a team building a whole new category in the UK.

Details

Hours: Flexible; 16 – 24 hours per week

Travel: Throughout your territory using your own vehicle

Start date: February 2026

Who are they looking for

Must haves:

• A ‘do it now’ attitude – proactive, motivated and hungry to succeed
• Personable, friendly, outgoing, confident and thrives on building relationships
• Commercially minded and tenacious with good grasp of the principles of sales and closing deals
• Tenacity, quick thinking and calm under pressure
• High standards for yourself and others, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

Key Skills:

• Relationship building
• Competitive mentality
• Planning and organisation
• Commercial understanding
• Problem solving and entrepreneurial

Key experiences

Experience in sales and/or events within consumer goods or hospitality is a plus but above all, our client is looking for the right attitude and skills!

What are the objectives of the role

• Lead and manage your own territory
• Focus on licensed on trade with some off trade activity to support this
• Achieve new distribution targets as set by Head of Sales
• Maximise sales through existing customers by organising support activity alongside their marketing team
• Work with partner wholesalers in your region to maximise sales revenues

What’s on offer

• 2 – 3 days’ work per week depending on territory
• £15 – £16 per hour
• Commission on achievement of sales targets
• 35p per mile car allowance and parking expenses
• Flexible working hours
• Career progression and ability to define your future path as the business grows
• Being responsible for launching a whole new category in the UK

Our client is not just launching a brand – they’re creating a category. If you’re ready to be part of something bold, apply today and help our client bring this brand to life in venues across the UK!