Premium Beer- Development Manager

**Premium Beer
- Development Manager**

Field based role - London Based with travel in and around the North and M62 corridor.

Have you ever wanted to build something from the ground up backed by, and within the security of mutli billion pound company?

Do you want to be responsible for launching the business' single biggest strategic and innovation project into the UK market?

If you're a self starter, get excited by driving change, enjoy autonomy, and P+L ownership then we would like to speak to you

At Greene King Brewing and Brands, now more than ever before, we know that spending time together is time well spent
- especially in the traditional meeting venues of pubs, bars and clubs. As the On Trade continues to grow and develop, at Greene King we havecreated a new portfolio of premium beers and now need a Development manager to engage with Mulitple Regional Groups and independent Free Trade to further its launch into the UK market.

We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic Individual to build and develop new business plans with Mulitple Regional Groups and Free Trade in order to gain distribution and share. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities and driving additionalsales and profit through new customers and demonstrating the appeal of our new premium beer portfolio.

The traditional landscape of selling beers and lagers into the trade is changing and we have an expanding NPD along with a great portfolio and the trade demands more convenience, flexibility and support then it ever did. We pride ourselves on our service,offering a 'one stop shop' supply for most major on trade drinks requirements, but research demonstrates a trade requirement for wider business support.

You will be expected to manage this territory to maximise potential for Greene king in terms of P&L, whilst still providing the required level of service for every customer. Journey planning, both physically and virtually, is key in order to implement bespokepropositions to each customer, and thus a high level of organisational and administrative skills are required.

**About you...**
- Strong Commercial Skills to maximise profitability through portfolio selling and financial sales
- Strong negotiation skills to defend existing business and penetrate new opportunities
- Good Communication skills and an ability to engage with external and internal customers at all levels
- Excellent planning and organisational ability to be able to work on own initiative in a demanding market
- A 'Can Do' attitude with strong personal resilience
- Technically Literate and experienced on remote working and communication.
- High level ability in Data and Financial analysis to plan and implement effectively
- On Trade experience preferred

**Who are we?**

At Greene King we are proud to be the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3000 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and high streets across the England, Wales & Scotland.

**What's it like to work with us?**

It's our people that make us an incredible place to work. We have been through some changes, everything we do is underpinned by giving our teams the freedom to be themselves and own their success.

**We care** about embracing individuality and each other - Our pubs, Our environment, Our community and Our customers are the heart of Our Greene King.

**We take ownership** and give freedom to succeed - You will make great things happen and own the outcome, we encourage you to embrace and unleash your potential by thinking differently and doing the right thing.

**We win, learn and celebrate together** - Be ready to learn to learn from your mistakes but also to win and celebrate success as an individual and with your team

**What you can expect from us ?**
- Competitive salary, company car and pension contribution scheme
- Generous company incentive plan and private medical insurance
- Up to 33% discount across all our sites for you and your friends and family
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy additional days.
- Free onsite parking
- An employee advice and guidance service and the healthcare service, Best Doctors.
- As one of the industry's leading apprenticeship providers, we can offer training and development at any stage of your career, whatever step you decide to take