Job description
International Spirits Industry Agent (Commission Only) AUSTRALIAThis appointment relates to the following territory:
AUSTRALIA ONLY - NO APPLICATIONS FROM OTHER REGIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Professional working proficiency in ENGLISH
Global Drinks Intel is recruiting independent international agents to introduce and promote the Global Drinks Awards within their local drinks industry markets. The role focuses on encouraging distilleries, spirits brands and beverage producers to enter their products into the awards programme.
Organisation
Global Drinks Intel is a B2B publisher providing market intelligence, analysis and industry insight to the global drinks industry. The company is based in London.
Global Drinks Intel is also the organizer of the Global Drinks Awards, an international awards platform recognizing excellence across spirits, RTD and no/low alcohol categories.
What You Will Be Promoting
The Global Drinks Awards recognizes excellence across spirits, RTD and no/low alcohol products. Entries are submitted by producers globally and judged by international drinks industry professionals.
ApplicationApplicants should send a short introduction outlining their drinks industry experience and existing producer relationships and email your CV (IN ENGLISH) to:
James Houlder, Commercial Director, Global Drinks Intel
Email: james@drinks-intel.com
Candidate Profile
· Existing relationships with spirits producers or distilleries
· Experience within the beverage alcohol industry
· Comfortable working independently on a commission structure
· Strong network within the local drinks industry
Commission Structure
· 20% commission on net receipts up to £9,999 per calendar year
· 25% commission on net receipts above £10,000
· Commission payable only once entry payments have cleared
· Introduce the Global Drinks Awards to distilleries, spirits brands and beverage producers in your territory
· Encourage and support producers to submit product entries
· Identify new brands and producers suitable for the awards
· Maintain an up-to-date territory database of contacts
· Submit a weekly spreadsheet of companies contacted
· Share market insights from your local drinks industry
Ideal Candidate Profiles· Independent spirits consultants
· Brand ambassadors working with multiple brands
· Export consultants supporting distilleries
· Freelance sales agents in the drinks sector
· Portfolio brokers working with producers
· Trade show representatives or regional industry connectors
LinkedIn Job Titles
· Brand Ambassador
· Spirits Consultant
· Export Consultant
· Business Development Manager – Spirits
· Sales Agent
· Commercial Agent
· Portfolio Manager
· Drinks Consultant
· Independent Sales Representative
· Beverage Alcohol Consultant
Target Industries· Wine and Spirits
· Food and Beverage
· Hospitality
· Import and Export
· Luxury Goods
Role Characteristics· Commission‑only role
· Independent contractor status
· Exclusive territory
· No authority to negotiate pricing or discounts
· All payments handled centrally through the Global Drinks Awards website
· Commission paid on confirmed cleared funds
Entry Pricing
Standard entry: £195 per product
Early-bird pricing available until 3 May
Discounts available for multiple entries
Support Provided
1. Sales deck and awards presentation
2. Entry guides and marketing materials
3. Email templates and outreach guidance
4. Ongoing support from the Global Drinks Intel commercial team
Contract Terms
Independent contractor agreement
Commission-only role
Renewed annually based on performance
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Greater London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 09-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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