Champagne Sales & Account Manager (London)

**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.