New Business Manager at Brixton Brewery

Salary: Circa £45-50k Based on Experience
Location: London & Field based (with occasional National travel)

About Brixton Brewery
At Brixton Brewery, we're not just crafting exceptional beers; we're nurturing a vibrant community and fostering a culture of passion, excellence, and innovation. As a family-run business deeply rooted in Brixton, we're driven by a commitment to our employees, customers, and wider community. We believe in supporting and developing our team, valuing diversity, and celebrating the unique talents and contributions of each member. Join us as we continue to put Brixton on the map for great beer and create memorable experiences for all who enjoy our brews.

About the role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, as the New Business Manager for London, you'll play a leading and crucial role in developing new Direct Business in the On-Trade, for our business in line with our growth plans. You will have the support of our Account Managers and Brand Ambassadors to manage and activate and bring to life new accounts in line with our position and ambitions as a Top 5 Craft Beer brand in the UK.

Your key responsibilities:

• Identify, establish and bring on key new business and partnership opportunities in London based on targets and KPIs set by the business.
• Create and execute activation plans for new business to drive Rate of Sale.
• Alongside the Commercial Manager, to put together annual Joint Business Plans with key customers.
• To work closely with the Account Managers to ensure high levels of customer service are delivered consistently.
• To work within sales and marketing budgets to bring our brand to life within venues.

Who we’re looking for?
This is a senior role within the Sales Team. First and foremost, this role’s core focus is new business. We’re looking for a hunter, who gets a buzz from that winning feeling. A proven track record of business development and bringing on new business is essential. You will have connections and relationships with key decision makers within the UK On-Trade.
It goes without saying that you are a self-starter, confident in working under pressure with a sharp commercial brain, as well as being confident in pitching for new business through presentations and commercial meetings.

If you have;

• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of success in sales environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Are a strategic thinker, able to turn ideas into action.
• A passion for beer and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Then we want to hear from you!!

What We Offer:
Joining the Brixton Brewery team means joining a fun, supportive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A fun and interesting working environment, with a great team (and delicious beers!)
• Excellent comprehensive benefits from day one of joining: 25 Days holiday (plus bank holidays), membership of our Company pension, private healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Group Life Assurance, Income Protection Insurance and discretionary bonus. Bike to Work scheme (after end of probation period).
• Training and support: our staff get the benefit of on-going training to do their jobs well and to develop in other areas too. A team favourite is our regular tasting and flavour training allowing everyone, no matter their role, to develop expertise in beer flavours and quality (if they want to!).
• Festivals and social events: we sponsor or attend loads of festivals and beer events throughout the year and often have free tickets and VIP packages to hand around.
• Staff well-being: we take care of our team with lots of social and group gatherings – from team lunches to regular evenings in the Taproom and events such as cycle rides and masterclasses. We provide free drinks, fruit and snacks during the day and often partner with local businesses to swap beer for staff goodies like samples, baked goods, and other treats.

Ready to Apply?
Send CV + short intro video (max 2 mins) to jobs@brixtonbrewery.com talking us through your biggest win and how you achieved it.
Deadline: 5pm, Friday 4th July 2025

Inclusion & Diversity
At Brixton Brewery, we are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We have a zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination of any kind. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
We aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, we are happy to reasonable adjustments, please contact us to discuss any support you need.
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