DIGBY FINE ENGLISH

About the Company

Trophy-winning producers of English sparkling wine for those who like their fizz sophisticated yet racy.

Inspired by the extraordinary life of the 17th century philosopher, theologian, writer, pirate, inventor and ‘father of the modern wine bottle’, Sir Kenelm Digby, the DIGBY FINE ENGLISH wines are elegant, spirited expressions of Englishness – with all its follies and foibles, modesty and refinement, its courage and curiosity…

We work as a négociant in pursuit of the finest quality, carefully choosing our grapes and perfecting the art of blending across sites for a full taste of our ancient terroir. We’ve forged long-term relationships with the best vineyards out there (spanning Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset), selected according to the meticulous standards they employ. The diversity of these berries, blended and amply aged, allows us to achieve our hallmark richness of flavour and texture.

In 2021, we acquired our very best Pinot site, Digby's Hilden Vineyard in Hildenborough, Kent, and we welcome guests to our Arundel Tasting Room for an English wine experience in the centre of this historic town.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

DIGBY FINE ENGLISH

Job Title

Senior Brand Development Manager

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Brand Development Manager (Part‑Time, 2 Days Week) **Role Summary:** Drive the UK trade sales and brand presence for a premium English sparkling wine. Operate part‑time, focusing on on‑trade sales in London, new customer acquisition, distributor partnership management, and key account development across the UK. **Expectations:** * Deliver measurable growth in trade sales during assigned days. * Prioritise high‑impact opportunities and optimise engagement with key distributors and trade accounts. * Ensure brand consistency and excellence in customer support and event participation. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Lead on‑trade sales in London, collaborating with distributor to secure new business and maximise impact. 2. Develop targeted growth plans and execute new customer acquisition strategies. 3. Launch and manage new partnerships, coordinating brand engagement and support initiatives. 4. Oversee distributor relationship management and drive renewal/demand strategies. 5. Maintain and expand relationships with prestige accounts nationwide, including on‑trade and independent accounts. 6. Provide brand event support for product/vintage launches, coordinating with marketing and trade teams. 7. Deliver insights on market trends, competitive activity, and trade performance to inform strategy. **Required Skills:** * Advanced wine industry knowledge and high‑level wine qualifications. * Strong sales acumen: hunter‑buyer mindset with proven closing ability in luxury wine trade. * Commercial strategy: prioritise and plan effectively within limited hours. * Networking and relationship‑building: adept at engaging distributors, trade buyers, and press. * Leadership and collaboration: experience leading team initiatives and contributing where needed. * Persuasive communication skills (written & verbal) for proposals, presentations, and trade interactions. **Required Education & Certifications:** * Wine Master of Wine (MW) or equivalent diploma, or proven high‑level qualification with extensive industry experience. * Demonstrated track record in luxury wine trade sales or brand management.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

12-03-2026