General Manager – Scotch Whisky Projects & Business Development

About the role

The General Manager will lead commercial growth and oversee bespoke whisky projects for private and corporate clients, combining business development, project management and operational oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with private clients, luxury brands and international partners.
• Maintain and expand relationships with distilleries, independent bottlers, cask brokers and production partners.
• Manage end‑to‑end whisky projects, from concept and proposal through production, bottling, packaging and delivery.
• Support day‑to‑day commercial and operational management, monitor financial performance and report to directors.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Scotch whisky industry.
• Established professional network across distilleries, bottlers and cask suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven business development capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets and timelines independently.

Required skills

• Project management and supplier coordination.
• Negotiation and client relationship management.
• Financial and organisational management.

What we offer

• Senior role in a growing specialist Scotch whisky business.
• Opportunity to shape commercial strategy and international expansion.
• Flexible remote or hybrid working from the UK or Dubai.
• Competitive remuneration with performance‑related incentives.