Location: Docks Beers, Grimsby
Salary: £32,500 per annum plus management bonus scheme (post probation)
Annual Leave: 23 days plus bank holidays
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Probation: 6 months
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Docks Beers is an independent brewery and taproom located in a converted church in Grimsby. We are known for high-quality craft beers and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.
Sitting above our taproom is Docks Academy, a 350-capacity cultural hub hosting everything from touring rock bands to stand-up comedy and weddings.
Under new ownership since early 2025, we have ambitious growth plans. A key part of that growth is getting more of our award-winning beer into great venues across trade and wholesale, serving our corporate clients and continuing to strengthen our brand and community presence.
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We are looking for a Sales Manager to help drive beer sales across our business, with an initial focus on trade, wholesale and B2B channels.
We want someone who will work as part of our small, committed management team and care about the whole business, not just their numbers.
Alongside business development and account management, the role will also involve contributing to trade communications, customer messaging and supporting marketing activity where required. That might include helping shape campaigns and email communications and providing copy for our website.
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* Identify and secure new trade accounts across on-trade and off-trade channels, regionally and beyond.
* Maintain and grow existing relationships, ensuring Docks Beers remains front of mind and well supported.
* Manage relationships with regional and national wholesalers to ensure our beers are listed, visible and selling through effectively.
* Work closely with the senior management team to hit monthly volume targets, review performance and identify opportunities and trends.
* Act as an ambassador for Docks at industry events, trade shows and other local/regional events, representing both the beer and the wider Docks story.
* Maintain accurate sales records, lead pipelines and account notes to support forecasting, production planning and decision-making.
* Work with the team to ensure smooth order fulfillment. Raise and manage invoices accurately and on time.
* Contribute to and support marketing initiatives where required.
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* Experience in B2B sales, ideally within drinks, hospitality or FMCG.
* A strong communicator who can tell the Docks story with clarity and enthusiasm,
* Someone who is relationship driven and focussed on creating long term partnerships and become part of the regional business and hospitality network
* Comfortable contributing to trade emails, proposals and customer communications when needed.
* A team player who can work seamlessly with other members of senior management
* Someone who enjoys working towards clear numbers and seeing tangible impact from your work.
* The successful candidate will be comfortable using CRM systems, managing pipelines and keeping clean records.
A full UK driving licence is essential as the role involves regular travel to accounts.
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To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the right person for the role to: jobs@docksbeers.com
Closing Date: Monday, 23 March
