Join the team ... we're looking for a Sales Representative at Saxbys Cider

Local Cider Sales Representative (Full-Time)

Location: Farndish, Wellingborough NN29 7HJ

Company: Saxby’s Cider
Salary: On application
Benefits: Company vehicle, staff discounts in shop

About Us:

We are a family owned, independent cidery known for our exceptional craft ciders. Based on our farm near Wellingborough our mission is to share the joy of authentic, high-quality cider with our community. As a small team, we are dedicated to our craft, we have grown steadily since our beginning in 2012. We have recently increased cidermaking capacity and are gearing up for our biggest year yet. So we need some help...

We’re looking for a Sales Manager (who in time might grow into our Head of Sales) to drive the next stage of our growth - someone with strong drinks industry relationships, proven commercial background, and a love for connecting great drinks with great customers.

The Role:
As our Local Sales Representative, you will be the face of our brand within your territory. You will build and nurture strong relationships with local pubs, restaurants, bottle shops, and distributors, driving sales and increasing brand visibility. This is an office and field-based role perfect for a self-starter who loves being out and about, connecting with people, and making things happen. This will be hard work but very rewarding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities in the local on-trade (pubs, bars, restaurants) and off-trade (retailers) markets.

• Relationship Management: Build and maintain excellent relationships with existing and new customers, providing exceptional service and product knowledge.

• Brand Promotion: Organise and conduct tastings, events, and other promotional activities to engage customers and increase brand awareness.

• Sales Execution: Achieve sales targets by effectively managing your territory, tracking sales activities, and executing promotional strategies.

• Market Intelligence: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback, reporting your findings back to the management team.

• Merchandising: Ensure that point-of-sale (POS) materials and product placements are optimised in customer venues.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for Cider: A genuine love for craft beverages and a deep understanding of our products is a significant advantage.

• Sales Experience: Proven experience in a sales or customer-facing role, preferably within the drinks or hospitality industry.

• Relationship Builder: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to build rapport and close deals.

• Self-Motivated: A target-driven, independent worker with strong organisational and time-management abilities.

• Driver's Licence: A full, valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a vibrant and growing company with a fantastic product.

• The autonomy to manage your own schedule and territory.

• Competitive salary and an excellent commission structure.

• Supportive team culture in a small company where you can make a big difference

• Opportunities for professional growth.

To Apply:
If you have a thirst for success and the ambition to grow with our brand, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role to info@saxbyscider.co.uk

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Recipe for our Saxbys Cider Cake

This is a family recipe for a delicious cider cake made (of course) using our very own Saxbys Original cider!

Saxbys Cider Cake

INGREDIENTS

225g self-raising flour

¼ tsp salt

I tsp mixed spice

115g butter cut into small cubes

85g soft brown sugar

2 large eggs beaten

85g raisins soaked in 50ml of Saxbys Original Cider for at least 30 mins

1 large Bramley apple, peeled cored and chopped

Glaze for the cake

120g soft brown sugar

100 ml Saxbys Original Cider

METHOD

Set the oven to 180C

Grease a 2lb (900g) loaf tin

Put the flour, salt and spice into a bowl and rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs

Stir in the sugar, chopped apple and raisins soaked in Saxby's Cider

Add the beaten eggs and stir well

Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and bake for around an hour

Test it is cooked with a skewer. Turn out to cool.

Meanwhile make the glaze. Boil the sugar and Saxby's Cider for a few minutes until it has thickened. Poke holes in the cake and use a pastry brush to brush it all over so the glaze soaks in

Enjoy with more Saxbys Cider!

Saxbys Cider is one of The Sunday Times seven best cider farms to visit in the UK

It’s always very nice to receive a great review from someone who has visited us at our cider farm. Imagine how happy we were to find this recommendation in The Sunday Times in September 2024!

Saxby’s Zero Alcohol Sparkling Cider has finally landed!

It’s been in the pipeline for a long time but it has been worth the wait.

All the flavour with NO headaches guaranteed! Made using the same blend of apples as our original recipe, plus all the goodness of apple cider vinegar. Matured slowly in oak barrels for a crisp, tannic and balanced cider - this is a drink you can enjoy even when you've picked the short straw for being behind the wheel.

It really is 0% ABV. Here’s what a an early customer said on FaceBook after it’s launch in our taproom on the farm in June 24.

“What a great 0% alcohol cider. Had a few on Saturday night and hod to check I hadn’t been given the wrong bottle. Tasted like it s hould have alcohol in it!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍” grumm112

Plus another from The Bottle House, Leighton Buzzard on instagram in June 24

“Wowzers! Just cracked this open because … well it’s Wednesday afternoon and I’m working! It’s amazing. Honestly not just apple juice. It is a proper acohol free cider. Delicious! Thanks Saxby Cider”

Available online, in our shop on the farm and coming to bars and shops near you.

Expansion of the shop on the farm at Saxby's Cider

We have been wielding sledgehammers knocking down walls and adding new doors to our shop on the farm. All exciting progress towards developing our taproom and cider yard in Farndish. This is in anticipation of closing the shop at Chester House Estate and the last day of trading there will be Mothers’ Day (10th March 2024).

We will continue to stock all the local beers, spirits and wines alongside our ciders, apple juice and apple cider vinegar at our shop in Farndish. The opening day for our new shop will be 16th March 2024 so come and see Becky in her new “home”.

There is plenty of easy off-road parking for the shop on the yard very close to the shop.

Opening times for the Saxbys Cider shop at Farndish from 16th March 2024:

MONDAY CLOSED
TUESDAY 10AM - 5PM
WEDNESDAY 10AM - 5PM
THURSDAY 10AM - 5PM
FRIDAY 10AM - 5PM
SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM
SUNDAY CLOSED

SHOP ADDRESS:
GRANGE FARM, FARNDISH, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHANTS NN29 7HJ
Please use the farm entrance in the village to access the shop and taproom

Saxby's Cider events calendar for 2024

Here’s some dates for your diaries!

Correct at time of publishing so please check details before booking

SAXBY'S ORIGINAL CIDER IS NOW AVAILABLE IN 5L MINI KEGS

A new product for all you sparkling cider fans to take home to share! Our 5 litre mini keg which is now available in Original 5.0% cider with Rhubarb 3.5% cider coming soon.

Our mini kegs are recyclable as they are made of tin plated steel which is the same as used for baked bean cans. Once opened drink within 4 days and close the bung on the top between pours to keep the sparkle.

On sale at our shop at Chester House Estate and on the farm and online … now to plan that party!

LIMITED EDITION COLLABORATION BEERS FROM THREE HILLS BREWING

SPIRIT OF NATURE: BLENDED B.A. CIDER

We have something very special for you available in our shop at Chester House Estate near Wellingborough. Made by Three Hills Brewing in Thrapston and part of their Spirit of Nature series. This uses 2-year aged cider from our farm in Triple sec, Apple brandy and Sherry barrels together to make a dry, funky & slightly tart blend with subtle notes of orange & vanilla.

Expect funk & oak with subtle notes of orange & vanilla. 7.5% ABV. Contains Gluten. Vegan Friendly

SPIRIT OF NATURE: B.A CIDER/MIX FERM BLEND

A uniquely blended portion of our wood-aged mix fermented sour stock with more barrel aged Saxby’s cider. The result is a crisp, refreshing & suitably funky, hybrid drink that’ll take you on a journey through the orchard & beyond.

GRAND LOPIN

Saxby’s Cider aged in four different wine and spirit barrels with its truly unique vinous & oak top notes.

ALL AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME IN OUR CHESTER HOUSE ESTATE SHOP AND ONLINE FROM THREE HILLS BREWING

https://www.threehillsbrewing.com/

Saxby's Apple Cider Vinegar is here!

Saxby’s Apple Cider Vinegar is pure, raw cider vinegar with the Mother. We do not filter or pasteurise which means it is bursting with beneficial bacteria and helpful enzymes. Enjoy on salads, in sauces or on it’s own as a great help to your body’s natural immune system. Cider Vinegar is made and bottled on our farm - nice and simple just like life should be. There maybe some sediment in the bottle this is perfectly natural simply shake the bottle and enjoy. Don't be put off by the sour taste. There are many enjoyable ways to take your recommended 50ml of ACV every day. Try adding two tablespoons to a glass of water and add honey to sweeten to your preferred taste. Be creative and we'd love to hear how you take yours!
Available to buy at our shop at Chester House Estate and Farndish and some farm shops and delis.

How we can all pick up #1PieceOfRubbish every day

#1PieceOfRubbish

We’ve been inspired by The English Snail and The Marseille Boar to run another litter picking day around Farndish. We met Ed and Fred in Yorkshire in November 2022 when they were on week 6 of their journey from Dover to Dundee collecting #1PieceOfRubbish at a time (including a lot of face masks!).

Follow them on instagram @lescargotanglais @frederic_munsch_ or have a look at the website or read an article in The Times here

Volunteer and join us for a couple of hours on Saturday 25th March 2023 for litter picking and we'll treat you to a pint at the taproom afterwards. We'll provide all the kit you need for the job. If you're feeling community-minded and fancy some fresh air and a visit to our taproom please sign up.

We're looking for 20 volunteers - so we can manage numbers please book in. We'll all meet at the cider yard at Grange Farm in Farndish at 9.45am and return around 12pm.

JUST LOOK AT ALL THOSE FACE MASKS!!