Job Description
French Bloom is the world’s leading super-premium alcohol-free sparkling wine house. In just four years, the brand has expanded to more than 60 international markets, establishing itself as a pioneer in an entirely new category. In 2025, the house received a strategic investment from LVMH, marking the group’s first investment in the alcohol-free space.
Founded by Maggie and Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, together with Constance Jablonski, the brand was born from several years of research and uncompromising standards before launching in October 2021. The first house entirely dedicated to alcohol-free wine, French Bloom established its Maison in Limoux, one of the world’s oldest sparkling wine-producing regions. This reflects the brand’s belief that alcohol-free wine is not a trend, but a category with lasting potential and a house built to stand the test of time. From its Maison, French Bloom continues to push the boundaries of what alcohol-free wine can be.
Recognized as the world’s best alcohol-free sparkling wine, French Bloom has established itself as the leading French alternative for those who refuse to choose between excellence and inclusivity. Not a substitute for traditional sparkling wines, but a house that stands alongside them.
The undisputed leader in its category, French Bloom has transcended its own universe to become part of some of the world’s most prestigious cultural and sporting moments. The brand is the Official Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine of Formula 1®, through a 10-year partnership, and has established itself alongside some of the world’s most iconic events, from Coachella to Roland-Garros and beyond.
Behind the brand is a dynamic and innovative team of independent and bold thinkers who believe in a world where everyone can celebrate in their own way, whether or not they choose to drink alcohol.
At the heart of everything French Bloom does is a simple yet powerful mission: bringing everyone together around the table.
Based in Paris, the brand continues its exceptional growth and ambitious vision. To support this momentum, we are looking for:
International Business Development Manager – Export | Permanent Contract (M/F)
RESPONSIBILITIES
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
– Drive commercial performance across export markets, with a strong focus on depletions and sell-out to support sell-in: define and implement targeted action plans with distributors, generating measurable results, and ensure close monitoring of sell-out, depletions and sell-in at every stage.
– Consistently achieve commercial targets (depletions & sell-in) by market and by SKU.
– Develop and maintain a network of key accounts, across trade and corporate channels, with whom French Bloom maintains direct relationships at central level; lead strategic projects and partnerships with international key accounts, in coordination with local distributor teams.
– Where relevant, identify and open new markets: lead the search for new distributors, assess potential partners and negotiate commercial terms in line with French Bloom’s go-to-market strategy.
DISTRIBUTOR MANAGEMENT
– Build strong relationships with distributor teams at all levels, ensuring their engagement, commitment and consistent performance around French Bloom.
– Co-develop market strategies with distributors and ensure their effective execution, notably through Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and Brand Plans; monitor performance through regular exchanges, including monthly business reviews.
– Oversee the entire order cycle in close coordination with the Production and Sales Administration teams, ensuring smooth execution from order placement through to delivery. Day-to-day operational follow-up will be supported by the Export Business Development Assistant.
– Proactively anticipate and manage issues arising with distributors, involving the Export Director whenever necessary.
BRAND REPRESENTATION
– Represent French Bloom with distributors, trade partners and VIP consumers through regular travel to international markets: meetings with key accounts, trade events and brand activations.
– Lead brand training sessions and tastings for distributor sales teams and key trade partners.
DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING
– Bring a data-driven, innovative and curious approach, proactively leveraging AI tools to improve the efficiency and depth of analysis.
– Manage and enhance existing tools for tracking sell-in, sell-out and listings, in order to measure performance and translate insights into actionable recommendations; develop new tools as the business grows.
– Produce monthly performance reports and ad hoc analyses for the Export Director; contribute to business forecasting and budget preparation.
KPIs
Key performance indicators will include:
– Sell-in & depletions vs. targets, monthly and quarterly, by market and by SKU
– Distribution coverage, including number of markets and number of active accounts – On-Trade & Off-Trade
– Listing performance, with a focus on By The Glass and By The Cocktail
– Distributor business review completion rate – quarterly
– Market visit frequency – to be defined according to the AOP
– Timely delivery of monthly reporting
PROFILE
Above all, we are looking for someone with the right energy: dynamic, tenacious, humble, curious and driven by the opportunity to help build a new category. French Bloom is not simply a product to distribute; it is a Maison to build and make shine.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
– 5 to 7 years of experience in international business development within the wine & spirits, hospitality or luxury sectors, with direct export experience across several markets.
– Proven track record of achieving ambitious commercial targets, with an excellent understanding of sell-in and sell-out dynamics, ideally gained in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.
– Strong experience in distributor management and performance management, from co-developing strategy through to monitoring successful execution.
– Experience in key account management, ideally within the On-Trade environment.
– Experience with route-to-market strategies and new market openings is a strong asset.
– An existing network of contacts across export markets would be a plus.
SKILLS
– Fluent English is essential; French is a plus. Any additional language is an asset.
– Excellent commercial and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to close deals and manage complex relationships.
– Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable and credible when engaging with both professional partners and consumers.
– Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret market data, track KPIs and turn insights into concrete actions.
– Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM tools.
– Strong command of generative AI tools, with the ability to integrate them effectively into day-to-day work to optimize analysis, content creation, reporting and commercial productivity.
– Willingness and availability to undertake regular travel across export markets.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
– Ambitious, dynamic and strongly results-oriented: this role is suited to someone energized by business development and the pursuit of new opportunities.
– Solutions-oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build trusted relationships and manage challenges constructively.
– Autonomous and rigorous: able to independently manage a broad scope while maintaining structured and regular reporting.
– Flexible and resilient: comfortable working in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial and constantly evolving environment.
Reporting to: Export Director, French Bloom
Location: Paris
Salary: €50,000 – €65,000 gross annual salary
Scope: All export markets, excluding the United States, France, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy and Spain
Direct report: Export Business Development Assistant (Intern)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Join French Bloom and be part of our mission to create alcohol-free sparkling wines for joyful and healthier celebrations!
If you are passionate about the world of alcohol-free sparkling wine and want to contribute to a project with a positive social impact, please send your application to careers@french-bloom.com or apply via Welcome to the Jungle.
We look forward to meeting you and building a better future together.
Cheers! 🥂
