Head of International Sales

Our client:International premium spirits business with an established global footprint and ambitious plans for future growth.Operating across multiple international markets, they have built a strong portfolio of premium brands and are now seeking an experienced commercial leader to accelerate expansion, strengthen existing partnerships, and unlock new opportunities across key export regions.This appointment represents a rare opportunity to join a growing organisation where commercial success is driven by entrepreneurial thinking, agility, and a genuine ability to influence business direction.The role:This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with full responsibility for driving international commercial growth across established and emerging export markets, with specific focus on Asia.You will develop and execute the international sales strategy, identify new growth opportunities, strengthen distributor partnerships, and lead commercial performance across multiple territories.The role also carries responsibility for Global Travel Retail and bulk sales, providing a broad and varied international remit.This is a genuinely autonomous position where you will influence market priorities, route-to-market strategy, distributor selection and long-term commercial direction.Key responsibilities include:Developing and delivering international growth strategiesManaging and expanding global distributor networks, specifically across AsiaDriving branded and bulk spirits sales performanceBuilding senior relationships with importers, customers and strategic partnersLeading forecasting, pricing and commercial planning activitiesIdentifying new market opportunities and routes to growthWorking cross-functionally with marketing, operations and finance teamsRepresenting the business internationallyIdeal candidate:We are keen to engage with experienced international drinks professionals who have a proven track record of delivering export growth through distributor-led markets.You may currently be working as Head of Export, Export Director, International Sales Director, Head of International Sales or Senior Export Manager within the spirits sector.You'll likely bring:Significant experience within premium spiritsDemonstrable success building and developing international marketsStrong distributor, importer and customer relationships across key export regionsExperience within Global Travel Retail and/or duty free channelsCommercial expertise covering negotiations, pricing, forecasting and P&L managementA hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset suited to a high-growth environmentThe credibility and ambition to operate as a strategic partner to the senior leadership teamThis opportunity would particularly suit an ambitious export leader looking for greater autonomy, visibility and influence within a fast-growing premium spirits business.Benefits & details:£80-95k plus car allowance and up to 25% bonusHome based contractPlease send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 6/17787/7. Confidentiality assured.Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately the relevant consultant has decided not to progress with your application. For alternative opportunities please search our vacancies on our website.Seven Search & Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary (interim) workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.