Export Area Manager UK & Asia

About the role

Our client, a leading Champagne house with over 200 hectares of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, is seeking a bilingual Export Area Manager to drive growth in the UK and selected Asian markets. Based in London and reporting to the Commercial Director in Reims, you will act as the brand ambassador and lead commercial activities across these regions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commercial strategy for the UK and assigned Asian markets.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing distributor and importer partnerships.
• Support, train and motivate importer sales teams to maximise brand performance.
• Manage key customer relationships and represent the Maison with distributors, trade partners and influencers.
• Promote the brand at trade fairs, tastings, dinners and industry events.
• Analyse sales performance, produce regular commercial reports and provide market feedback.
• Collaborate closely with the Commercial Director to achieve ambitious growth targets.
• Travel regularly within the UK and internationally (approximately six weeks per year).

Required profile

• Fluent in French and English with strong communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience selling Champagne or premium wines in the UK as a Sales Manager, Territory Manager, Area Sales Manager or similar.
• Deep understanding of the UK wine trade and distributor network.
• Commercially driven with proven business development experience.
• Passionate about wine, gastronomy and premium brands.
• Well‑organised, analytical and results‑oriented.
• Master’s degree in Business or equivalent preferred.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per year plus bonus.
• Private pension scheme.