Commercial Manager (Awards)

Global Drinks Intel Publication and Awards

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience + uncapped commission on every award entry sold + profit share scheme after 12 months

Benefits: 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays, additional paid leave from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day, pension scheme, laptop, expenses.

Future benefits: private healthcare and enhanced profit share after 2 years.

Location: 100% remote (UK-based), with occasional travel to London for judging sessions, events, and company meetings.

Start Date: Monday 5 January 2026

About Global Drinks Intel

Global Drinks Intel is a leading B2B publisher delivering high-level insight, data, and market intelligence across the global drinks industry. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are expanding our industry awards portfolio and seeking a driven and dynamic Commercial Manager to take this division to the next level.

www.drinks-intel.com

The Opportunity

This is a brand-new role within a rapidly growing area of the business, offering huge earning potential and a clear progression path to Awards Director.

You’ll play a pivotal role in scaling entry sales across our awards programmes — including the ESG Awards, New Product Awards, Global Drinks Awards, and Global Drinks Icons.

https://gdiesgawards.com/

https://gdinewproductawards.com/

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business by selling award entries worldwide across all programmes.
• Make 20+ outbound calls daily and build 100+ new business contacts weekly.
• Manage and grow a global client pipeline using Zoho CRM with complete and accurate data.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to support targeted promotional campaigns.
• Provide on-the-day support at judging sessions and industry events.
• Achieve and exceed monthly KPIs and revenue targets.

Qualifications

2 years in sales

5 years working in the commercial sector

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

About You

We’re looking for a self-starter who thrives in a target-driven environment and wants to build something exceptional.

You’ll bring:

• Proven sales experience (awards or events background preferred, but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills and confidence on the phone.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in CRM/data management.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to deliver results and grow a new business area.
• A collaborative attitude, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just another sales role — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a growing awards division within a respected global media business.

You’ll enjoy:

• Generous uncapped commission on every entry sold.
• A profit share scheme recognising your contribution to company success.
• A clear career path to Awards Director as the division expands.
• The freedom and trust of a fully remote role, with a supportive and ambitious team behind you.

If you’re a motivated sales professional looking for your next challenge and the chance to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and COVERING LETTER to : James@drinks-intel.com